Liberty County Development Authority Tradeport West Way Road Improvements

The Liberty County Development Authority (LCDA), a government entity in Lee County, Georgia, is soliciting sealed proposals for the Tradeport West Way Phase 1 road construction project through an Invitation to Bid process. The procurement seeks a responsive and responsible contractor to perform erosion control, clearing, earthwork, water and sewer extensions, and construction of approximately 6,690 linear feet of new roadway to serve the Tradeport West Business Park located on approximately 35 acres in Midway, Georgia. The scope of work encompasses mobilization, survey and layout, traffic control, sitework and erosion control, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, water distribution, parkway signage, striping, paving, and miscellaneous improvements, with deliverables including completed infrastructure meeting technical specifications prepared by Thomas & Hutton Engineering. Key project objectives include site development improvements addressing utility infrastructure installation, stormwater management, and sediment control across three construction phases, with work to be completed by December 15, 2026, subject to liquidated damages of $300 per day for delays beyond the completion date, with an allowance of five days for rain delays. Evaluation criteria include related experience, construction management capability, operational capability, professional personnel adequacy, contract price provisions, minority employment provisions, and local preference considerations. Sealed proposals must be physically received at the LCDA offices (425 W. Oglethorpe Highway, Hinesville, Georgia 31313) no later than May 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with a mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference scheduled for April 20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at the LCDA offices; plans and specifications are available for inspection or purchase for a non-refundable fee of $100 plus shipping from Thomas & Hutton or the LCDA offices.

All proposals must include a 10 percent proposal bond issued by a Georgia-licensed surety company with an "A" minimum rating and financial strength of at least five times the contract price, along with performance bonds and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract amount, and evidence of required insurance including worker's compensation and liability coverage of at least $1,000,000 per person and $2,000,000 per accident for bodily injury, $1,000,000 per accident and $2,000,000 aggregate for property damage, and builder's risk coverage. The LCDA requires Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation with a combined goal of 13 percent (10 percent MBE and 3 percent WBE), with evaluation criteria allocating up to 30 points for M/WBE provisions and up to 10 points for local preference to businesses located within Liberty County or owned and operated by county residents. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents, though the project requires integration with existing Georgia Power easements and Liberty County utilities infrastructure. The contract employs unit price work methodology with estimated quantities provided for comparison purposes only, and final payment will be based on actual quantities determined by the Engineer. Award is expected within 60 days of proposal opening, and selected offerors must honor their proposals for 60 days after opening. The specific contract value or budget range is not disclosed in the available procurement documents.