Red Oak Road Bridge Over Mill Creek

Tift County, Georgia is soliciting bids for the Red Oak Road Bridge Over Mill Creek construction project, with sealed bids due on January 29, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the Charles Kent Administration Building. The project involves constructing a 32-foot wide, 80-foot-long bridge structure utilizing pre-stressed concrete slabs, PSC pilings, and approach slabs, which includes removing existing drainage structures. Bidders must be pre-qualified Georgia Department of Transportation contractors and must participate in the E-Verify program. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on January 8, 2025, at the Watkins & Associates Office in Tifton. Bidding documents are available for a non-refundable fee of $300, and contractors must submit a bid bond or certified cashier's check for 10% of the bid amount. The project timeline requires substantial completion within 45 consecutive calendar days and final contract closeout within 60 consecutive calendar days. All work must be completed in accordance with the provided plans and specifications.

The procurement is funded through Local Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) and does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must submit a Bidder's Affidavit of Compliance with O.C.G.A. 13-10-91 and be prepared to furnish 100% performance and payment bonds if awarded the contract. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, contractors should be prepared to submit competitive bids for a bridge replacement project. The contract will be awarded as a single comprehensive construction contract to the most qualified bidder meeting all specified requirements. No incumbent vendor information was provided in the available documentation.