I-7B Hodgeville at Blue Jay Rd - Construction

The state of Georgia, specifically Early County (FIPS Code 13099), is soliciting bids for a transportation infrastructure project involving the reconfiguration of the T-intersection at Hodgeville Road and Blue Jay Road into a single-lane roundabout. The project scope includes comprehensive construction activities such as traffic control, site clearing, grading, base preparation, and the construction of splitter islands, central island, and circulatory roadway. Additional project elements encompass drainage improvements, utility adjustments, and lighting installation. The contract opportunity (ID: 6756d8bea77c34531907e5fa) was posted on December 2, 2024, with proposals due by December 13, 2024. Bidders must submit a comprehensive package of documentation, including a Bidder's Checklist, which requires items such as Instructions to Bidders, Bid/Quote Submittal Form, Surety Requirements, Performance and Payment Bonds, Certificate of Insurance, W-9, E-Verify Affidavits, and Georgia Professional License Certifications. The project will require detailed compliance with erosion, sedimentation, and pollution control standards, as outlined in the accompanying environmental plan.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly stated in the provided documentation, bidders will need to demonstrate technical capability through comprehensive documentation and adherence to local government contracting standards. The project involves right-of-way acquisitions from multiple parcels owned by Ernest W. Zipperer and Childrens LEZ/LBZ LLC, with easement requirements ranging from 0.004 to 0.439 acres per parcel. Contractors must comply with strict traffic control restrictions, including lane closure limitations during school days and peak commute hours, with liquidated damages of $500 per hour for non-compliance. Though a specific contract value is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the project, including roundabout construction, drainage, utility work, and lighting, suggests a significant infrastructure investment. The contract includes provisions for monthly progress payments with a 5% retainage, with final payment released upon substantial project completion and engineer verification.