Fouche Road Resurfacing Project

The state and local contract opportunity is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by Miller County, Georgia for the Fouche Road Resurfacing Project, which involves comprehensive road infrastructure improvements. The project specifically targets 1.0 miles of roadway, starting from the bridge and extending to the County line, with the primary objective of complete road resurfacing. Bidders are required to furnish all necessary labor, equipment, and materials for an asphalt overlay, including preparing the existing surface, resurfacing with 220 lbs/SqYd of ASPH CONC 12.5 mm Superpave, Type I, Blend I with Bituminous Material & H-Lime, restriping center and edge lines, and providing traffic control. Key deliverables include 665 tons of 1" Leveling Course, 834 tons of 1.25" Surface, 9.5 MM, and lump sum amounts for Traffic Control, Striping, and Shoulder Rehabilitation. The bid is scheduled to be due on Tuesday, June 19, 2025, by 2:00 pm EDT, with a project completion date set for July 11, 2025. Evaluation criteria will likely prioritize the low bidder and compliance with specified technical and administrative requirements.

Bidders must provide a Proposal Guaranty of five percent of the total bid and Performance and Payment Bonds for 100% of the contract value. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, contractors must register as a vendor with Marion County and complete mandatory forms including Non-Collusion and Immigration Compliance Affidavits. The project will be funded by Marion County to the extent of available funds, suggesting potential budget constraints. Contractors must also meet specific insurance requirements outlined in Exhibit A and comply with federal and state regulations. Although a precise award value is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the road resurfacing project and the detailed material specifications suggest a significant infrastructure investment. Potential bidders should carefully review all documentation and ensure full compliance with the ITB's technical specifications and administrative requirements to be considered for the contract.