(BID) Resurfacing of Various County Roads

Henry County, Georgia is seeking sealed bids (Bid #25-60) for a comprehensive road resurfacing project involving six county roads spanning approximately 21 miles. The procurement opportunity requires contractors to execute a range of road construction and rehabilitation activities, including cement stabilized reclaimed base, asphalt milling, hot-mix asphalt placement, traffic control, temporary striping, asphalt patching, full depth reclamation, shoulder building, and pavement marking. All bidders and subcontractors must be pre-qualified with the Georgia Department of Transportation prior to submission. The bid is scheduled to be received through the County's eProcurement Portal by April 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with a strict policy of rejecting late submissions. The contract duration is set at 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with specified liquidated damages of $5,311 per calendar day for project delays. Bidders are required to provide detailed unit pricing for various road construction activities and must honor these prices throughout the contract duration, understanding that the county will not modify unit prices due to labor, supply, or equipment cost fluctuations.

The procurement opportunity includes a specific Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation benchmark of 11%, indicating a commitment to supporting diverse business participation. Contractors must carefully factor potential economic trends into their proposals and understand that the county expects comprehensive pricing that accounts for potential market variations. The bid documents require precise documentation of unit prices for activities such as traffic control, mulch application, cement treatment, asphalt work, milling, pavement marking, and grassing. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the detailed nature of the bid suggests a significant infrastructure investment. The project's scope and technical requirements indicate that only experienced road construction and municipal infrastructure contractors with demonstrated capabilities in large-scale road resurfacing projects will be competitive. Potential bidders should thoroughly review the complete bid documentation and ensure they meet all pre-qualification requirements with the Georgia Department of Transportation before attempting to submit a proposal.