Highland Neighborhood CDBG-MIT 2018

The City of Donalsonville, Georgia is requesting sealed bids for construction of Flooding, Street, and Drainage System Improvements to serve the Highland Neighborhood, with bids due October 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The project is funded by CDBG Disaster Recovery Funds and is designated as a Section 3 Covered Project, with preference for Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns.

All contractors must be pre-qualified Georgia Department of Transportation Contractors, and utility work must be performed by licensed Georgia utility contractors with license numbers appearing on the bid envelope. Bidders must comply with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act, including E-Verify registration.

The scope encompasses grading roadside ditches along existing paved roadways, storm drainage piping, driveway piping, construction of outfall ditches, lowering of existing water and gas main services, and erosion and sediment control measures. The work will be awarded as a single contract with a completion timeline of 180 consecutive calendar days to substantial completion and 194 consecutive calendar days for full contract close-out.

A Bid Bond or certified cashier's check equal to 10% of the bid amount is required; the successful bidder must furnish Performance and Payment Bonds each at 100% of the contract amount. Surety bonds must meet specific ratings and capacity requirements. No bid may be withdrawn for 60 days following the closing time.

Bidding documents are available from Watkins & Associates, LLC for a non-refundable fee of $300.00 (cash/check) or $309.00 (credit/debit card). Prospective bidders may examine documents at the City of Donalsonville or the Engineer's office during normal business hours. Information regarding plan holders lists, addenda, and bid results is available at www.watkinseng.com. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities.