City of Douglas Airport Runway Crack Seal & Remarking Bid

The City of Douglas, Georgia is requesting sealed bids for runway crack seal and remarking work at Douglas Municipal Airport, with proposals due June 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. The project is federally funded under the Airport and Airway Safety and Capacity Act of 1987, triggering mandatory Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements, affirmative action requirements, and Buy American preferences for steel and manufactured products.

The scope encompasses remarking of existing markings on Runway 4/22 and crack seal work to preserve existing pavement. Construction must be completed within 10 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed, coordinated with the engineer (Michael Baker International, Inc.), the City, and the Georgia Department of Transportation. All work must comply with applicable FAA and GDOT requirements.

Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to five percent of the total contract value or equivalent certified check, cashier's check, or cash. The successful bidder will furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract value; all surety and insurance companies must carry an AM Best rating of A-6 or greater and be licensed in Georgia. Contractors must maintain liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1 million for both bodily injury and property damage, along with statutory workers' compensation coverage. All contractors and subcontractors must comply with Georgia's Security and Immigration Compliance Act and register with and utilize E-Verify for work authorization verification.

An optional pre-bid conference will be held May 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EDT with a virtual option available. Bids will remain subject to acceptance for 90 days after opening. Bidding and contract documents are available electronically at no charge from Laura Schechtel at Michael Baker International, (770) 263-9118 or Laura.schechtel@mbakerintl.com. Sealed proposals must be received by Georgia Henderson, Community Development Director, at the City of Douglas, Department of Community Development, 302 South Madison Ave., Douglas, Georgia 31533.