Resurfacing of various city streets

The City of Cartersville, Georgia is requesting sealed bids for resurfacing of various city streets under Project No. PW-2026-LMIG, with proposals due October 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST at the Public Works Department, 330 South Erwin Street, Cartersville, Georgia 30120.

The scope encompasses deep patching, milling, spot leveling, resurfacing, and striping of approximately 9.8 centerline miles of various city streets in accordance with Georgia Department of Transportation Standards and Specifications. Road mileage is subject to change depending on funding availability. An add-on project to pave and stripe the parking lot at the Cartersville Soccer Complex to address pavement and drainage issues is available for separate bid; the selected street resurfacing contractor is eligible to perform this add-on work if the City deems the estimated price reasonable. Work schedule restrictions apply to Gilmer Street between Tennessee Street and Church Street.

The contractor must commence work upon written Notice to Proceed and complete all work by June 15, 2026, with liquidated damages of $500.00 per consecutive calendar day for failure to meet the deadline. Bidders must submit a certified check or bid bond equal to five percent of the bid amount and provide performance and payment bonds within ten days of contract award. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, tools, and incidentals and must comply with all applicable federal and state laws and local ordinances.

Evaluation criteria include unit bid prices, bidder proximity and responsiveness, litigation history, satisfactory completion of similar projects, management and equipment resources, and financial stability. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and award to the lowest qualified bidder in its best interests. Contract documents are available for free download at http://www.cityofcartersville.org/rfps or for in-person pickup at Public Works. No bid may be withdrawn for 60 days after the scheduled closing time.