SR 54 @ Huddleston Dual Left Improvements

The state of Georgia, specifically Dodge County, is seeking bids for a traffic infrastructure improvement project at the intersection of SR 54 and Huddleston Road. The procurement is a public works contract focused on enhancing intersection functionality through the installation of dual left turn lanes from Huddleston onto SR 54, with a comprehensive scope of work including signal head modifications, electrical system rewiring, sign installation, pavement markings, and median reconstruction. Contractors must be pre-qualified with the Georgia Department of Transportation and possess a minimum of 5 years of experience working on Georgia State Route intersection projects. The bid is scheduled for submission on July 29, 2025, at 3:00 PM local time, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 15, 2025. The project timeline stipulates 90 calendar days for substantial completion and an additional 30 days for final completion, with liquidated damages of $200 per day for delays beyond these timeframes. Evaluation will prioritize the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with contractors required to execute night work and coordinate extensively with GDOT for permitting and signal timing.

The contract appears to be open to all qualified contractors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Funding for the project will be sourced through SPLOST and FCDA Grant sources, with a 5% bid security requirement. The total estimated project budget includes a $10,000 materials testing cash allowance, though the precise contract value is not explicitly detailed. Contractors must adhere to strict operational constraints, including a prohibition on daytime lane closures and a mandatory 30-day signal "burn-in" period. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation. The project will require sophisticated coordination with existing transportation infrastructure, particularly the current signalization and road layout at the SR 54 and Huddleston Road intersection. Successful bidders must demonstrate technical proficiency in traffic signal upgrades, electrical systems integration, and roadway reconstruction within a complex urban traffic environment.