RFQ-484-02192026DB SR 25 at Darien River Bridge Replacement Project

The Georgia Department of Transportation is issuing Request for Qualifications RFQ-484-02192026DB for design-build services to replace the SR 25/US 17/SR 99/N. Walton Street bridge spanning the Darien River in Miller County. The procurement seeks a Design-Builder team comprised of a Lead Contractor and Lead Design Consultant to collaboratively design and construct a new bridge approximately 1,441 feet long and 55 feet wide, positioned 40 feet west of the existing alignment. The project scope encompasses maintaining two-lane, two-way traffic throughout construction by phasing the new bridge completion, shifting traffic to newly constructed portions, and subsequently demolishing the existing structure, with the corridor extending approximately 0.5 mile and incorporating pedestrian facilities including a shared-use path and sidewalk. The Design-Builder will be selected through a Two-Phase Best Value method that evaluates qualifications, experience, technical approach, and pricing. The response deadline is March 26, 2026, with posting occurring on February 19, 2026; the RFQ document contains specific details regarding site visit requirements, bidders' conference scheduling, and response procedures that prospective bidders must address in their submissions.

The RFQ documentation does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or particular organizational limitations within the publicly available summary materials provided. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement materials, and while the project requires integration with existing roadway infrastructure along the SR 25/US 17/SR 99 corridor at the Darien River, specific technical integration requirements or compatibility standards are detailed within the complete RFQ document. Award value and budget range information are not disclosed in the publicly available procurement summary; however, prospective Design-Builders should consult the full RFQ document and any associated specifications for pricing requirements, funding sources, and contract award timing contingent upon the two-phase best value evaluation methodology outlined by Georgia DOT.