City of Alma 2024-2026 LMIG and LRA

The City of Alma, Georgia is requesting bids on roadway patching, leveling, resurfacing, and striping work across approximately 3.4 linear miles of city-maintained roads under IFB Bid #2601, with sealed bids due July 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST at 502 W 12th Street, Suite 104, Alma, Georgia 31510.

The scope covers nine streets: Williams Avenue (Radio Station Road to S Pierce Street), Taylor Road (Long Street to Townsend Lane), Bead Street (Edge Wood Street to dead end), E 8th Street (N Pierce Street to Taylor Street), 5th Street (Smallee Street to N. Church Street), Lucky Street (E 20th Street to Cone Drive), Gwen Street (W 4th Street to Lakeshore Drive), Smallee Street (W 7th Street to dead end), and Crosby Street (Long Avenue to Townsend Lane). Work includes traffic control, grading, recycled asphalt concrete patching and leveling, superpave asphalt placement, bituminous tack coat, manhole and water valve box raises, and traffic striping. The contract term is 90 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day for delays. Final payment is based on actual in-place measured quantities.

Bidders must conduct site examinations and submit unit prices for estimated quantities on the prescribed proposal form. A 5% bid bond (cashier's or certified check acceptable as alternative) and sealed submission are required. The successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract price from a Georgia-licensed surety. Insurance requirements include comprehensive general liability of at least $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, automobile insurance of $1 million combined single limit, and workers' compensation insurance. The work must comply with Georgia Department of Transportation specifications, NPDES permit requirements, Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act, prevailing wage requirements, and drug-free workplace certification. Questions are due one week prior to bid opening and should be submitted to RuLovett@robertscivilengineering.com. No mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled. The City reserves the right to waive technicalities and reject any or all bids.