REBID Haralson Mill Rd. Covered Bridge Rehabilitation

The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners, through the Rockdale County Department of Transportation, is requesting sealed bids for the Haralson Mill Road Covered Bridge Rehabilitation (Bridge Deck Replacement and Structural Repairs) under ITB #26-20, with bids due November 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A mandatory pre-bid conference via Microsoft Teams is scheduled for October 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., and attendance is required for all prospective bidders.

The scope includes bridge deck removal and replacement (5,525 square feet), cedar shake shingle roof repair (100 squares), approach rail repairs with vertical post restoration (lump-sum line items), miscellaneous structural repairs, tree clearing, vegetation work, and traffic control. The bid schedule specifies preformed silicone joint sealant (74 linear feet), superstructure concrete (lump-sum), bridge timbers in two grades (7.4 and 5.4 MBM), reinforced steel (lump-sum), and removal of existing bridge parts (lump-sum). All materials must be sourced from GDOT-certified suppliers, and all work must comply with the Georgia Department of Transportation Standard Specifications (2021 Edition) and 2024 Supplemental Specifications.

The successful bidder must perform at least 50 percent of the work with its own organization and must secure all necessary permits and approvals at no additional cost to the County. A five percent bid bond or certified check is required with proposal submission. The awarded vendor must obtain a 100 percent performance bond and 100 percent payment bond from bonding and insurance companies rated A-10 or higher by A.M. Best. Liquidated damages for project delays range from $150 to $2,100 per calendar day based on contract amount.

The contract term is 90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with work to begin within 10 calendar days of award. The project is funded through the SPLOST 5C program. The County retains the right to increase or decrease quantities based on unit prices and allocated budget. Questions are due in writing by October 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with responses issued as addenda. Bidders must submit non-collusion affidavits, non-segregated facilities certification, E-Verify compliance affidavits for contractor and subcontractors, and a completed subcontractor notification list.