Haralson Mill Road Covered Bridge Rehabilitation (Bridge Deck Replacement and Structural Repairs)

Rockdale County Board of Commissioners is requesting sealed bids for Haralson Mill Road Covered Bridge Rehabilitation (Bridge Deck Replacement and Structural Repairs) under ITB #26-20, with bids due November 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid conference via Microsoft Teams on October 22 at 10:00 a.m. local time. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is required for all bidders intending to submit proposals.

The scope encompasses deck removal and replacement (5,525 square feet), cedar shake shingle roof repair (100 squares), approach rail repair with vertical post restoration (2 lump-sum line items), miscellaneous bridge repairs, tree clearing, vegetation work, and traffic control. Materials include preformed silicone J-point seal, superstructure concrete, bridge timber in treated pentachlorophenol and chromated copper arsenate varieties, reinforced steel, and structural components. All work must comply with Georgia Department of Transportation Standard Specifications (2021 Edition) and 2024 Supplemental Specifications, and materials must be furnished from GDOT-certified suppliers only. The contractor must perform at least 50% of work with its own organization and is prohibited from subcontracting, transferring, assigning, or disposing of the contract without written county consent.

The contract term is 90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond (certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond) and, if awarded, secure 100% performance and payment bonds from surety companies meeting specified ratings and authorization requirements. Liquidated damages are assessed at $150 per calendar day for contracts between $100,000 and $500,000. Written questions are due October 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with responses issued in addendum form. Submitted bids may not be withdrawn for 90 days following bid closing. Contractors and subcontractors must certify E-Verify compliance, non-segregated facilities, non-collusion, and citizenship or legal residency status. Sealed bids are to be delivered to Rockdale County Department of Finance, 981 Milstead Avenue, Conyers, Georgia 30012.