Roads Project CR-217-01-25(241)

The state and local contract opportunity posted by Pickens County, Georgia involves a comprehensive road infrastructure project designated as CR-217-01-25(241), which encompasses roadway improvements across fourteen county roads and four city streets totaling 16.195 miles. The procurement seeks contractors to perform deep mill patching, leveling/topping, and new paving services, with specific roadways including Bridgecreek Road, Patterson Gap Road, Big Creek Road, Plum Orchard Road, Cross Street, and Pinnacle Road. Bid submissions are due on April 1, 2025, with a project completion date set for November 7, 2025. Contractors must submit a 5% bid bond alongside their proposal and demonstrate compliance with Georgia Department of Transportation 2001 Standard Specifications. Required qualifications include proof of liability insurance with specified minimum coverage amounts, including workers' compensation, and the ability to manage recycled asphalt product (RAP) delivery as directed by local authorities.

The procurement offers a 5% local bidder preference up to $50,000 for qualified vendors maintaining a place of business or inventory within Rabun County, potentially providing a competitive advantage for local contractors. Performance and payment bonds equal to the full contract amount will be required, with a retainage structure that withholds 5% initially and potentially reduces to 2.5% upon satisfactory progress. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the roadway improvements suggests a substantial investment in infrastructure rehabilitation. The project does not appear to have explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but the local bidder preference could provide some economic opportunities for regional businesses. Contractors will need to demonstrate technical capability in road construction, asphalt management, and adherence to municipal and state infrastructure standards.