City of Hazlehurst - Embankment Repairs

The City of Hazlehurst, Georgia is requesting sealed bids for road embankment and dirt road shoulder repairs at multiple locations within city limits, with bids due November 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST and public opening at 3:00 p.m. the same day at Hazlehurst City Hall.

Project locations and photographic documentation are provided in Appendix A of the RFB. Work must be completed within 60 days of contract award, scheduled for the City Council meeting on November 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EST.

Bidders must submit a bid guarantee equal to 5% of the total bid price in the form of a bid bond, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, or irrevocable letter of credit. The awarded contractor must provide 100% performance and payment bonds before commencing work and submit proof of general and professional liability insurance with the bid. Bids may be submitted as hard copies delivered to Hazlehurst City Hall or as soft copies uploaded to the DFS Procurement Portal.

A material compliance requirement: the contractor must register with and continuously use the E-Verify federal work authorization program throughout the contract period under O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b)(1), notify the City if E-Verify usage ceases, and ensure all subcontractors provide comparable affidavits. Failure to maintain E-Verify compliance constitutes material breach. The contractor must submit copies of affidavits, drivers' licenses, and identification cards to the City within five business days of receipt.

Questions must be submitted through the Portal; inquiries submitted within 48 hours of the deadline will not be answered. Bids remain valid for 60 calendar days after the submission deadline. For Portal registration or technical assistance, contact procurement@erassist.com.