Haralson Mill Rd. Covered Bridge Rehabilitation

Rockdale County, Georgia's Department of Transportation has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB #26-04) for the Haralson Mill Road Covered Bridge Rehabilitation project, a capital improvement initiative encompassing bridge deck replacement and comprehensive structural repairs. The procuring jurisdiction is Rockdale County, with the project addressing safety enhancements, ride quality improvements, longevity extensions, and drainage system upgrades to the county's roadway network. The scope of work includes detailed engineering deliverables, general conditions, special provisions, and itemized quantities with pavement evaluations as outlined in the bidding documents. Sealed bids must be submitted by April 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. to the Department of Finance located at 958 Milstead Avenue, Conyers, Georgia 30012. A mandatory pre-bid conference will occur on March 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams, with prime bidders required to arrive no more than 5 minutes late or risk bid disqualification; prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to conduct site visits prior to submission. Written technical questions must be submitted by March 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. to Adrienne.m.brown@rockdalecountyga.gov. Contractors must submit a 5% bid bond with their proposal, and the selected contractor will be obligated to provide 100% performance and labor/material payment bonds.

The bidding documents do not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting qualified bidders. No incumbent contractor information has been identified in the available documentation. The project is funded through the SPLOTS 5C program, though specific contract award values and budget ranges are not disclosed in the current materials. Liquidated damages will be assessed on a per calendar day basis for work not completed within the contractual timeframe, with penalties applied per the 2024 GDOT Supplemental Specifications Section 108.08. Contract term length and final award value information should be obtained directly from www.rockdalecountyga.gov under the Doing Business Here, Bid Opportunities, and Current Bids sections, where comprehensive bidding documents and technical specifications are maintained.