SB011-27 822 Leonard Court Sinkhole Repair

The City of Lawrenceville is requesting sealed bids on the 822 Leonard Court Sinkhole Repair project (SB011-27) with bids due October 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a pre-bid conference on September 15, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at Lawrenceville City Hall. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bid.

Bidders must hold an underground utility contractor's license, utility manager license, or general contractor license, and demonstrate proof of at least three similar contracts each valued at no less than $300,000 within the past five years. All contractors and subcontractors must comply with O.C.G.A. 13-10-91 federal work authorization program participation and provide affidavits of compliance.

The scope encompasses traffic control following MUTCD standards, erosion control best management practices (silt fence and portable concrete washout), site demolition of curb, gutter, and asphalt, excavation up to 15 feet by 15 feet by 15 feet below the sunk area with clean soil replacement and compaction, hydro-excavation near utilities, temporary utility setup and reinstallation for an electric transformer and light pole, 125 cubic yards of borrow excavation, 90 linear feet of 6-inch by 24-inch rolled concrete curb and gutter, 200 square yards of sod matching existing site species, and 120 square yards of asphalt patching with multiple course layers. Completion is required within 30 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $450 per day for delays.

Bidders must submit a 5 percent bid bond. The successful contractor must provide 100 percent performance and payment bonds with surety companies holding an A.M. Best rating of A-5 or higher and federal certificate of authority. Standard insurance requirements include statutory workers' compensation, commercial general liability of $500,000 per occurrence, auto liability of $500,000 per occurrence, and umbrella liability of $1,000,000. The City of Lawrenceville is exempt from federal excise and Georgia sales taxes; contractors bear responsibility for all applicable taxes on materials and labor.