Copper mines road culvert relining

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners in Georgia is soliciting sealed bids through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the patching and relining of a 72-inch corrugated metal pipe measuring 80 feet in length located under Copper Mines Road at Pecks Mill Creek. The scope of work includes cement lining with minimum 8,000 PSI fiber-reinforced engineered pipe repair mortar applied to a minimum finished thickness of 1.5 inches, debris removal, invert repair, infiltration control utilizing chemical grout, and pre- and post-video inspection with bypass pumping capabilities. The contract shall be awarded on a lump-sum basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with project completion required within 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Key deadlines include a mandatory pre-bid meeting on May 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lumpkin County Administration Building in Dahlonega; written questions must be submitted by May 12, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., with answers posted by May 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.; and sealed bids are due May 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Lumpkin County Purchasing Department. Required qualifications include workers' compensation and employer's liability insurance of not less than $1,000,000, comprehensive general liability coverage of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, and automobile liability insurance of not less than $500,000 per occurrence. Contractors must comply with Georgia's Security and Immigration Compliance Act, maintain a drug-free workplace, provide E-Verify documentation, and execute a two-year warranty on material and workmanship.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions targeting disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the procurement documents. A bid bond equal to 5 percent of the total bid amount is required upon submission, with a performance and payment bond equal to 100 percent of the contract price required from the awarded vendor. Approved invoices will be paid within 30 days of approval less retainage. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to increase or decrease quantities at the same unit price as bid. Bids cannot be withdrawn for 90 days after the closing date except as permitted by Georgia law.