Henderson Mill Road 2 FT Roadway Widening Project

The Newton County Board of Commissioners in Georgia is soliciting sealed bids for the Henderson Mill Road 2 Ft. Roadway Widening Project, a construction contract requiring the widening of Henderson Mill Road by 2 feet on each side over approximately 580 linear feet, extending from a point east of State Route 36 to the Jasper County Line. Sealed bids will be received electronically through Bonfire's submission portal until 2:00 PM Local Time on October 21, 2025, with the bid period opening on September 22, 2025. The selected contractor must complete all work within 120 consecutive calendar days, with liquidated damages assessed at $310 per day for any delays beyond the specified completion deadline. The project scope includes traffic control, grading, recycled asphalt concrete placement, tack coat application, milling operations, traffic striping, and concrete driveway removal. Contractors must be licensed in the State of Georgia and prequalified by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) in the applicable work classes, while also maintaining compliance with E-Verify requirements and providing comprehensive insurance coverage including commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation policies.

Prospective bidders must submit a 10% bid bond along with performance and payment bonds each valued at 100% of the contract amount. While the procurement documents do not explicitly identify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or other special categories, all qualified contractors meeting the state licensing and GDOT prequalification requirements are eligible to respond. The contract is funded by Newton County, and the project budget or award value has not been specified in the available procurement materials. No incumbent vendors or existing contractor information has been identified for this project. Contractors should note that the bid schedule encompasses multiple line items for the various construction activities, and all submissions must comply with the technical and bonding requirements outlined in the Request for Bid document.