Lanier County Recreation Complex 2025 (Concrete Work)

Lanier County, Georgia is seeking sealed bids for concrete work on the Lanier County Recreation Complex 2025 project, representing the second phase of construction at the corner of South Oak Street and E Burnt Church Road in Lakeland, Georgia. The concrete work encompasses paving of 6,351 square yards, concrete sidewalks totaling 1,026 square yards, four curb ramps, installation of 960 linear feet of 3-inch PVC Schedule 40 utility conduit, 150 linear feet of 6-inch PVC SDR 35 piping, and imported fill material (75 cubic yards for bidding purposes, subject to adjustment during construction). All concrete surfaces require a light broom finish with saw-cut joints sealed per Georgia Department of Transportation Section 833 specifications. The contract duration is 120 calendar days from notice to proceed, with an additional 30 days permitted for final completion of punch list items, and liquidated damages assessed at $500 per calendar day for missed deadlines. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for January 15, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. at 162 West Thigpen Avenue, Lakeland, Georgia, with sealed bids due January 28, 2026, at 11:15 a.m. Contractors must submit a 5 percent bid bond, maintain current Georgia Occupational Tax Receipts, comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act and E-Verify authorization requirements, and provide proof of Commercial General Liability insurance of $3,000,000, Workers' Compensation coverage at statutory limits, and Business Auto Policy coverage of $3,000,000 combined single limit, with the Lanier County Board of Commissioners named as additional insured.

The procurement contains no stated set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. Upon bid award, a Performance and Payment bond equal to 100 percent of the contract amount will be required, and monthly progress payments will be made with a 5 percent retainage held until all punch list items are resolved and the project is formally accepted. Contractors must provide a one-year warranty on all completed work and are responsible for all survey construction staking and coordination with subcontractors. No incumbent vendors or specific budget range has been identified in the available procurement documents, though a $6,000 allowance is designated for materials testing. Bid documents are available for review at the Lanier County Board of Commissioners offices located at 56 W Main Street, Lakeland, Georgia 31635, or as a PDF by request from lbrown@lea-pc.com.