EMERGENCY CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT¿ FOR THE UPSON COUNTY BOC - Rocky Bottom Road

Upson County Board of Commissioners is soliciting sealed bids for emergency culvert replacement on Rocky Bottom Road, with bids due October 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM and a mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit on September 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Thomaston-Upson County Government Complex, Room 140.

The scope consists of demolition and replacement of two separate pipe crossings: approximately 60 linear feet of 84-inch corrugated metal pipe and approximately 60 linear feet of 72-inch corrugated metal pipe, along with other improvements as identified in the project plans. All work must be completed within 45 consecutive calendar days following the Notice to Proceed. Contractors and all subcontractors must obtain required Georgia business licenses and comply with Georgia licensing and E-Verify work authorization requirements.

Bidders must submit a Bid Bond of no less than 5% of the Base Bid amount. The successful contractor will be required to provide Performance and Payment Bonds each in the amount of 100% of the contract amount, issued by a Surety Company licensed to do business in Georgia and listed in Department of the Treasury Circular 570. Insurance requirements include comprehensive general liability and commercial automobile liability with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence, statutory worker's compensation with $1 million employer's liability coverage, and employee dishonesty coverage with $50,000 minimum per occurrence. The contractor must secure and pay for all required permits, assessments, charges, and fees.

Questions must be submitted a minimum of 72 hours prior to the bid due date. Contract documents and digital copies are available through EMC Engineering Services, Inc. Technical contact: Chris Brazell, 706-565-5985, thomaston@emc-eng.com. Upson County reserves the right to reject any or all bids.