Murray County South Industrial Park - Phase II Road Extension Project

Murray County, Georgia is seeking bids for the Murray County South Industrial Park - Phase II Road Extension Project, a transportation infrastructure development initiative funded through the Appalachian Regional Commission and local county funds. The project involves constructing a 1,500 linear foot, 2-lane roadway with roadside swales, requiring minor clearing, erosion control, earthwork, graded aggregate base, and asphalt installation. Contractors must be licensed to work in Georgia and must follow the Georgia Department of Transportation's Standard Specifications Construction of Transportation Systems (2021 Edition). Sealed bids are due by 9:30 a.m. on March 4, 2025, at the Murray County Annex Building, with project questions due by 5:00 p.m. on February 25, 2025. The project timeline mandates commencement within 60 calendar days of Notice to Proceed, substantial completion within 240 calendar days, and punch-list item completion within 30 days of Final Inspection. Bidders are required to submit detailed bid sheets by items and will be evaluated based on their ability to meet technical specifications, comply with environmental standards, and demonstrate construction capabilities.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must participate in E-Verify and meet insurance and bonding requirements. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project requires integration with existing industrial park infrastructure near Smyrna Church Road. Bid documents are available by appointment at the County Office or via email request, and all submitted bids must remain valid for 30 days after opening. The project encompasses approximately 5.0 acres of disturbed area within a 211-acre site, with precise engineering specifications detailed in the Richards & Associates Engineering site development plans dated September 23, 2020. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the project is jointly funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission and Murray County, suggesting adequate financial backing for the road extension initiative.