ITB 2026-11-001 Boat Ramp Renovations

McDuffie County Board of Commissioners is soliciting sealed bids under ITB 2026-11-001 for demolition, replacement, and erosion control on two concrete boat ramps in Thomson, Georgia, with a mandatory site showing on November 20, 2026 and bids due December 4, 2026. The County reserves the right to award to a local business holding a McDuffie County business license, provided its bid does not exceed the lowest bid by more than 4%.

The work covers Raysville Campground at 6489 Lincolnton Road NE and the Rousseau Creek Boat Ramp at the end of Rousseau Creek Road. Scope includes selective demolition of about 2,460 square feet, 60 cubic yards of site grading, 64 tons of compacted graded aggregate base, 61 cubic yards of 3,000 PSI steel-reinforced cast-in-place concrete, 25 tons of Type 3 riprap, and erosion control as a lump sum. Contractors must minimize disruption to campground users, conform traffic control to MUTCD standards, and submit documentation fifteen days before work begins. Erosion inspections occur every seven days or after rainfall exceeding one-half inch.

Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid amount, because the project exceeds $50,000. Payment and performance bonds at 100% of the contract amount are required before Notice to Proceed. Insurance requirements include $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate commercial general liability, $1,000,000 combined single limit automobile liability, and workers' compensation at statutory limits. Required forms include E-Verify, Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance, and non-collusion affidavits, plus a W-9, drug-free workplace certificate, business license, and proof of contractor's license.

Completion is required within 90 days of Notice to Proceed. The contract may be renewed for up to three successive one-year periods at the County's sole discretion, contingent upon appropriation of funds in the annual budget. Progress payments are made at 95% of work completed before Substantial Completion, with retainage governed by O.C.G.A. 13-10-80. Liquidated damages are $300 per calendar day of delay beyond the completion date.

Questions must be submitted in writing to Brandon Burton, County Manager, at bids@thomson-mcduffie.gov by November 23, 2026, with responses provided by November 25, 2026. Sealed bids are due at the McDuffie County Finance Department, 210 Railroad Street, Thomson, Georgia, and bid documents are available electronically at no charge at https://www.thomson-mcduffie.gov/Bids.aspx.