IFB #438-25 GA 400 Right of Way Beautification

Dawson County is seeking bids for the GA 400 Right of Way Beautification Project through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #438-25, which encompasses landscaping and sign installation along approximately 740 feet of the west side of Georgia State Route 400 between mile markers 44 and the Highway 53 interchange. The project requires qualified contractors to provide comprehensive labor and materials for slope landscape enhancement and installation of a Dawson County welcome sign. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of experience in similar landscaping work and submit a detailed price proposal with two specific line items: slope landscape enhancement and welcome sign installation. Sealed bids are due on August 4, 2025, at 10:30 AM EST, with no pre-bid meeting scheduled. Interested vendors are expected to conduct independent site visits, and all questions must be submitted in writing to the Purchasing Manager at mhawk@dawsoncountyga.gov by July 23, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., with answers posted to the county website and Georgia Procurement Registry by July 29, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.

The contract has no guaranteed minimum or maximum value and will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with potential preference given to local small businesses for contracts under $100,000. Vendors must provide proof of $1,000,000 in general liability insurance and submit several compliance documents, including a Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act Affidavit, a drug-free workplace certification, and a local small business initiative affidavit. The contract term is 30 days from execution, with Dawson County reserving the right to cancel the agreement with 30 days' notice. The county provides equal opportunity for all businesses and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, or veteran status. As a tax-exempt entity, the county will require successful bidders to adhere to specific documentation and insurance requirements, ensuring a comprehensive and compliant procurement process for this beautification project.