SB010-27 Southlawn Pond Project

The City of Lawrenceville is soliciting competitive sealed bids for the Southlawn Pond Project (Bid Number SB010-27) along SR 124/Scenic Highway near Jackson Street and New Hope Road, with bids due October 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time and a pre-bid conference on September 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Lawrenceville City Hall.

The scope encompasses demolition of existing stormwater infrastructure and pond components, dewatering, excavation and grading, construction of a new outlet control structure, installation of storm drainage piping and appurtenances, erosion and sediment control with temporary and permanent stabilization, landscape installation and planting (39 distinct plant species), chain link maintenance access gate installation, electrical service and conduit/wiring for a fountain system, fountain pump and controls installation, and restoration of disturbed areas. The bid package contains 39 line items with specified quantities. All construction operations must occur between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, with traffic control following GDOT and MUTCD standards; moving traffic must be maintained at all times and pedestrian traffic rerouted with appropriate signage.

Bidders must demonstrate minimum qualifications including a permanent place of business, appropriate technical experience, proper equipment, and three prior contracts of similar character with original contract prices of at least $500,000 within the past five years. Contract completion is 90 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond; if awarded, provide 100% payment and 100% performance bonds issued by surety companies with A.M. Best ratings of A-5 or higher and licensed in Georgia. Standard insurance includes Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($500,000 minimum), Auto Liability ($500,000 minimum), and Umbrella Liability ($1,000,000 minimum). Liquidated damages are $500 per consecutive working day beyond contract time. All bidders must comply with federal work authorization verification (E-Verify) and Georgia employment eligibility requirements. The City reserves the right to award based on lowest responsive and responsible bid, evaluating the base bid and any combination of alternate or optional items. Plans, specifications, and contract documents are available on the Lawrenceville City website.