Newnan LINC- Phase 13

The City of Newnan, Georgia is issuing an Invitation to Bid for the Newnan LINC - Phase 13 trail expansion project, a public works construction procurement valued at approximately 6,054 linear feet (1.15 miles) of new trail infrastructure. The project scope includes construction of a 10' to 12' wide concrete trail, landscape improvements, stormwater management systems, road reconfigurations, parking adjustments, bridge structures, retaining walls, demolition, erosion control, grading, amenities, and signage along Cougar Way and LaGrange Street to Sewell Road and Spence Avenue. Qualified construction firms must possess at least five years of verifiable experience in similar projects, provide evidence of three completed projects of comparable size and type within the last ten years, hold a valid Georgia general contractor's license, and meet all bonding and insurance requirements including a performance bond, labor and materials bond, and maintenance bond each equal to 100 percent of the contract price. The evaluation will be conducted on a lump sum basis with price as the primary factor, supplemented by the bidder's demonstrated ability to meet time-sensitive scheduling requirements, particularly for work adjacent to Newnan High School that must be substantially completed prior to the 2026-2027 school year start. Key deadlines include firm registration by February 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST, a pre-bid meeting on February 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM, questions due by February 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET with responses by February 27, 2026, sealed bid submission by March 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST at Newnan City Hall, firm selection by April 14, 2026, and a Notice to Proceed anticipated around May 11, 2026 with construction commencing May 25, 2026 and a desired 12-month completion schedule.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting eligible respondents to disadvantaged enterprises or other designated business classifications. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. The project is subject to Georgia Department of Transportation 2020 Standard Specifications, Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act requirements including E-Verify participation, and all applicable federal, state, and local codes and regulations. Bidders must submit one original, five copies, and one digital copy of their proposal accompanied by a bid bond, cashier's check, or certified check equal to five percent of the bid amount with an A.M. Best rating of A- or better from a surety licensed in Georgia. The project is funded by the City of Newnan, and while a specific contract value is not disclosed in the available documents, the scope and 12-month construction schedule suggest a significant public works project requiring substantial contractor resources and capacity.