BL099-26 Resurfacing of Major County Roads on a Term Contract

Gwinnett County, Georgia, through its Board of Commissioners and Department of Transportation, is soliciting competitive sealed bids under BL099-26 for resurfacing major county roads on a term contract, with bids due December 7, 2026 at 2:50 P.M. local time and a pre-bid conference on November 12, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. Eligibility is restricted: bids under $2 million must come from registered subcontractors or contractors pre-qualified with the Georgia Department of Transportation, and bids over $2 million require pre-qualification. Firms on the Gwinnett County ineligible source list, or under debarment or suspension, may not submit.

Scope covers resurfacing in the North, South, and West sections, including recycled asphalt concrete mixes (9.5mm, 12.5mm, 19mm, and 25mm), patching, shoulder reconstruction, manhole and water valve adjustments, milling, crack filling, pavement markings, and low-profile pavement markers. Bidders must show placement of at least 50,000 tons of surface mix within the past five years using their own labor and equipment, including at least 15,000 tons on a single project. Bidders must submit a bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check equal to 5% of the bid total. Successful contractors must furnish 100% performance and payment bonds from sureties rated A-5 or higher by A.M. Best.

Work must begin within ten calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with 50% of tonnage placed within 120 days and 100% by October 31, 2027. Liquidated damages run $500 to $2,000 per day depending on the milestone. Work on major roads is limited to Monday through Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., with weekend and night work available upon prior written approval. Compliance requires GDOT 2021 Standard Specifications, OSHA regulations, and the Davis-Bacon Act. Funding comes solely from Gwinnett County and/or GDOT LMIG funds. The county retains 5% of gross completed work value until all pay items are substantially complete. Pricing remains firm for the initial contract term.

The Invitation to Bid sets the term from Notice to Proceed through December 31, 2027, while the posting lists December 31, 2026. The Invitation to Bid designates the pre-bid conference mandatory, while the posting describes attendance as strongly recommended. Questions are due November 18, 2026 to Michael Milstein, Purchasing Associate II. Bids go to the Purchasing Division at 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, with a public virtual opening at 3:00 P.M. on December 7, 2026.