ITB-48400-RWPROPMGMT000449, Morgan PI 0013617

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB-48400-RWPROPMGMT000449) for Right of Way Property Management Services specifically focused on demolition and removal of improvements in Morgan County. The project involves comprehensive demolition of structures located at 1090 Apalachee Road, including a 2,146 square foot brick facade residence, a 260 square foot storage shed, and a 103 square foot storage stall, along with associated site improvements like fencing, driveways, and wells. Bidders must be pre-qualified by GDOT and hold current certifications in Asbestos Abatement (E-2) and Demolition (E-3) service classes. The solicitation requires a performance and payment bond equal to 100% of the bid amount, to be submitted within 5 business days of the Notice of Award. Key evaluation criteria include lowest responsive and responsible bid, with bids due on January 21, 2025, by 2:00 PM EST. The contract term is 30 days from the Notice to Proceed, with work to commence after a mandatory 10-day notification to environmental authorities.

The procurement is exclusively open to pre-qualified firms, with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises noted in the documentation. Potential bidders who have not been pre-qualified by GDOT must complete the qualification process through the department's website under the "Right-of-Way Services" application. Six vendors submitted bids, with William H Knott ultimately awarded the contract at $28,500, which was the lowest bid. The solicitation includes strict communication restrictions, prohibiting bidders from communicating with GDOT staff from the advertisement date until a successful respondent is selected. Required insurance includes statutory Workers Compensation coverage, $1 million per occurrence Commercial General Liability, and $1 million Automobile Liability. The project also mandates specific environmental compliance, including proper asbestos abatement procedures and notification to the Environmental Protection Division.