Median Cut ITB 2026-03-002

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners is soliciting sealed bids through Invitation to Bid (ITB) 2026-03-002 for the construction of a median cut on Industrial Park Drive in Thomson, Georgia. The procurement encompasses grading, paving, concrete curbs, traffic control, and construction debris disposal, with an estimated project completion timeline of 60 days. Bidders must comply with Georgia Department of Transportation standard specifications and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. A mandatory site showing is scheduled for March 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM, and sealed bids must be submitted by April 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM to the McDuffie County Finance Department, 210 Railroad Street, Thomson, Georgia 30824. Written questions must be submitted to Brandon Burton, County Manager, by email no later than 5:00 PM on April 3, 2026, with responses provided via addenda by April 7, 2026. Successful bidders must possess a valid contractor's license and business license, and those bidding on projects exceeding $50,000 must submit a bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount. The County will publicly open and read aloud all bids immediately following the 3:00 PM deadline.

McDuffie County reserves the right to award the contract to a local bidder holding a McDuffie County business license if their bid does not exceed the lowest bid received by more than four percent, creating a preference for local contractors. The successful contractor will be required to provide payment and performance bonds if using subcontractors or requesting progress payments, along with comprehensive insurance documentation prior to issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Retainage shall be held at five percent of work completed during progress payments, with final payment following substantial completion. The solicitation documents do not specify disadvantaged enterprise set-asides, incumbent vendors, or an explicit budget range; however, the five percent bid bond requirement indicates the project cost is anticipated to exceed $50,000. The County reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience with thirty days' notice or for cause without advance notice.