Sylvan Road North Sidewalk

The City of East Point, Georgia, through its Department of Contracts and Procurement, is seeking bids for the Sylvan Road North Sidewalk Construction project (ITB No. 2026-1898), located in Fulton County. The project involves constructing sidewalks along Sylvan Road from north of Jefferson Avenue/Winburn Drive to the City of Atlanta city limits, with additional work on Brookdale Drive and Parkside Terrace. Specific construction services include driveway upgrades, sidewalk construction, signing and pavement marking, utility replacements and adjustments, structural work, and traffic control. Contractors must have a minimum of three years of field experience, with preference given to those with government-sponsored project experience. The total project duration is 365 days from the Notice to Proceed, with a substantial completion timeline of 120 work days. Key deadlines include a September 12, 2025, deadline for submitting questions (by 12:00 PM) and a final bid submission deadline of September 26, 2025, at 3:45 PM Eastern Standard Time. Bidders are required to submit a minimum of three and a maximum of five references, demonstrating their capability to meet project specifications and schedules.

The procurement opportunity requires strict compliance with various legal and administrative requirements, including mandatory E-Verify and S.A.V.E. affidavits confirming contractors' legal work authorization status. Bidders must provide performance and payment bonds, each with a penal sum equal to 100% of the contract price, and meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including General Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers Compensation, and Umbrella Liability coverage. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the city emphasizes non-discrimination provisions and requires detailed documentation of company qualifications. Contractors must submit a bid bond of at least 10% of the contract price and provide insurance with carriers approved to do business in Georgia, maintaining an A.M. Best rating of at least "A" (Excellent). Although the exact contract value is not specified in the documents, the project involves significant municipal infrastructure improvement and will require substantial coordination with utility services and careful traffic management during construction.