SAP S016224, centerline and edge striping

Habersham County Board of Commissioners is requesting bids for centerline and edge striping on 35.83 miles across seven county roads, with proposals due July 31, 2026 and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in Clarkesville.

The scope encompasses double yellow lines, skip stripes, white edge lines, and thermoplastic pavement markings with arrows and words on Dicks Hill Parkway, Pea Ridge Road, Stonepile Road, Gainesville Highway, Habersham Mills Road, Blair Road, and Old Historic 441. Bidders must conduct all sampling and testing of thermoplastic striping materials to specified standards at no separate charge.

The contract term is eight weeks, with project completion targeted for October 9, 2026. No contract value is stated. The lowest responsible bidder meeting all requirements will be awarded. Bidders must submit a proposal guaranty equal to 5% of total bid amount as a bid bond, certified check, or negotiable instrument. The successful contractor must provide Performance and Payment Bonds each equal to 100% of contract value, comprehensive general liability insurance with $2 million general aggregate and $1 million products-completed operations limits, workers' compensation insurance at state statutory amounts, and automobile liability insurance with $2 million combined single limits.

Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,500 per calendar day for unreasonable delays or unauthorized work suspensions. Retainage is withheld at 5% until 50% completion, then reduced to 2.5% if work status is satisfactory. All contractors and subcontractors must provide signed E-Verify affidavits. The tentative award date is August 18, 2026, pending Board of Commissioners approval. Attendance at the pre-bid meeting is mandatory for an owner or full-time employee of each contractor.