Slate mine road at pine log creek bridge repair

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners is soliciting sealed bids for bridge repair services on Slate Mine Road at Pine Log Creek in Georgia, a competitive procurement open to qualified contractors. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive bridge repairs including concrete spall repairs with reinforcing steel location and saw cutting, removal of deteriorated concrete and patch materials, installation of concrete patches, structural steel beam cleaning and repainting, rip-rap placement for scour protection, expansion joint cleaning and resealing, bearing realignment, and anchor bolt repairs. Qualified bidders must possess a Georgia Department of Transportation Certificate of Qualifications, submit a Statement of Bidder's Qualifications, and provide a 5 percent bid bond or equivalent security. The mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the bridge site on Slate Mine Road, with attendance required for all prospective bidders. Sealed bids must be submitted to the Gordon County Purchasing Department at 201 N. Wall Street, Calhoun, Georgia 30701, no later than 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2026, with public opening at that time and location. The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will consider award during their Tuesday, July 7, 2026, commission meeting. The evaluation criteria focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder complying with all contract conditions, with work commencement required within 30 calendar days of Notice to Proceed and completion within 180 calendar days, subject to liquidated damages of $200 per calendar day for delays, though inclement weather extensions may be granted.

The procurement documents do not identify any set-aside designations, minority or disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions limiting bidder eligibility based on organizational type. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the solicitation materials. The project requires compliance with Georgia Department of Transportation standards and specifications, and successful bidders must obtain and maintain workers' compensation insurance, general liability insurance of at least $500,000 naming Gordon County Board of Commissioners as additional insured, automobile liability insurance of at least $500,000, and performance and payment bonds from Treasury Department Circular 570-approved surety companies within ten calendar days of award notification. The bridge repair project is estimated at $586,000 based on 2013 pricing data, with specific bid items including 78 linear feet of joint sealing, 4,708 square feet of beam painting, and 60 tons of rip-rap placement. Payment will be made monthly in accordance with Georgia Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, 2001 edition, with contractors prohibited from exceeding the bid amount without prior written Board approval. The county will obtain all environmental clearances, permits, rights-of-way, and easements necessary for project completion.