BID #25-41, Atlanta Speedway Airport - Runway Pavement Rehabilitation

Henry County, Georgia is seeking competitive sealed bids for runway pavement rehabilitation at Atlanta Speedway Airport through Bid #25-41. The project involves comprehensive runway infrastructure improvements, including placement of 3.0" of 12.5mm polymer modified asphalt in two 1.5" lifts, surface treatment for crack relief, cold milling for transitions, and runway marking/striping. Specific work includes approximately 74,200 square yards of runway grooving, 14,000 tons of hot mix asphalt, and 80,300 square yards of surface treatment. Prime contractors must be pre-qualified with the Georgia Department of Transportation and be able to self-perform 40% of the work. The non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for January 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM, with questions due by January 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM. Sealed bids are due on February 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM to the Henry County Purchasing Department, with the project requiring completion within 45 calendar days after receiving the Notice to Proceed.

The project includes a 9.4% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal, though this is not a fixed quota. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond and provide 100% performance and payment bonds. Insurance requirements include workers compensation, commercial general liability ($1M per occurrence), automobile liability ($1M combined single limit), and umbrella liability ($2M). Liquidated damages of $2,000 per calendar day will be assessed for failing to complete the work by the specified completion date. Based on the bid tabulation, the project's estimated value ranges from approximately $2.1 million to $2.6 million, with C.W. Matthews Contracting Co. submitting the lowest bid at $2,146,100.00. The project will be partially funded through FAA reimbursement, and the work must be completed between March 1, 2025 and June 15, 2025, with runway closures permitted during specific construction phases.