Runway Electrical Rehabilitation

The state and local contract opportunity is a procurement for Runway Electrical Rehabilitation at the Claxton-Evans County Airport, located in Georgia's Early County. The project specifically involves rehabilitating the lighting and signage electrical system for runway 10-28, with all work to be completed within 60 calendar days from the notice to proceed. Bidders are exclusively limited to those pre-qualified with the Georgia Department of Transportation, and must submit a bid bond equivalent to 5% of their total proposal amount. The procurement requires contractors to furnish all necessary labor, equipment, and materials to complete the electrical rehabilitation in strict compliance with provided plans and specifications. Sealed bids will be received on Friday, April 18, 2025, until 10:00 AM Local Time, with bids required to remain open for 120 calendar days after the opening. Key evaluation criteria include compliance with federal regulations, particularly the Buy American Preferences mandate that all steel and manufactured products must be produced in the United States. Liquidated damages are established at $750 per calendar day for project delays.

The contract opportunity imposes several significant requirements and financial considerations for potential bidders. Upon contract execution, a 100% performance and payment bond will be mandatory. Bidders must pay a non-refundable deposit of $150 for hard copies of plans and bid documents, or $50 for electronic copies. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the strict pre-qualification requirements with the Georgia Department of Transportation may inherently limit participation. Payment for the project will be made monthly, with the sponsor retaining 10% of each payment. The City of Claxton reserves the right to reject any or all bids, providing additional flexibility in the procurement process. Although a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the runway electrical rehabilitation suggests a substantial infrastructure investment focusing on critical airport infrastructure improvements.