Jackson County Airport West Apron Pavement Rehab

The Jackson County Airport Authority is seeking sealed bids for the West Apron Pavement Rehabilitation project located in Jefferson, Georgia. This procurement involves comprehensive airport infrastructure improvements, specifically focusing on the airport's transient and terminal aprons. The project requires furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials to perform pavement rehabilitation, including a 1.5-inch asphalt concrete overlay, crack sealing, seal coating, installation of new aircraft tie-downs, and pavement marking. Bidders must be pre-qualified with the Georgia Department of Transportation and submit three hard copies and one electronic PDF copy of their proposal. Key dates include a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on February 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with written questions due by February 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST. The sealed bids are due on February 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST to the Jackson County Government Finance Department, with bids to be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. The project has a defined completion timeline of 60 calendar days from the notice to proceed, with liquidated damages set at $500 per calendar day for delays.

The procurement includes specific set-aside and participation requirements, with a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 9.91%. Contractors must perform a minimum of 25% of the work with their own forces and comply with Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements and Buy American provisions. The project will be funded through a combination of local, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and state monies, with the final award contingent on FAA funding concurrence. Bidders are required to submit a 5% bid bond, and the successful contractor must provide 100% performance and payment bonds. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project involves working around ongoing terminal building construction and maintaining continuous airport operations. The bid documents do not specify a precise budget range, but the comprehensive nature of the rehabilitation work, including pavement overlay, drainage adjustments, and extensive markings, suggests a significant infrastructure investment. Monthly progress payments will be made with 10% retainage held, and the project accommodates various aircraft types including Piper PA-28, Diamond DA-42, Cessna Citation, and King Air 350.