FY 2026 LMIG for Roadway Striping

Berrien County Board of Commissioners in Georgia is soliciting sealed bids for the FY 2026 Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant (LMIG) roadway resurfacing and striping project, with bids due by 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 201 N Davis Street, Nashville, GA 31639. The procurement encompasses the resurfacing of approximately 2.87 miles of roadway and striping of approximately 73.32 miles across 22 roads, including all associated construction measures necessary for project completion. The work will be awarded in two separate contracts covering resurfacing and striping activities, with contractors required to furnish all labor, materials, and equipment in accordance with project plans and specifications. Substantial completion must be achieved within 90 consecutive calendar days, with final contract closeout within 104 consecutive calendar days. Bidding documents are available for purchase at $300.00 per set (non-refundable) from Watkins & Associates, LLC, 1606 Whiddon Mill Road, Tifton, Georgia 31793, phone (229) 388-8823, and may be examined at the Berrien County Board of Commissioners office or the engineer's office during business hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. All bidders must be pre-qualified Georgia Department of Transportation contractors and must submit a Bid Bond or certified cashier's check equal to at least 10 percent of the bid amount; the successful contractor will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds each in the amount of 100 percent of the contract price, with surety companies rated "A" minimum by Best's Key Rating Guide with financial strength at least five times the contract price.

All bidders must complete an Affidavit of Compliance with O.C.G.A. 13-10-91 regarding the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act and must register with E-Verify; prequalification of bidders may be required prior to award. No specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or women-owned businesses are mentioned in the procurement documentation. The project is funded through a combination of Local Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) and Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant (LMIG) funds; however, the specific budget or award values for the two contracts are not disclosed in the available documentation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. Bids received will be publicly opened and read on the bid closing date, and no bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after the closing time. The Berrien County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities.