2026 City of Decatur Parkwood Traffic Calming Improvements at East Lake Road, US 278/SR10

The City of Decatur is soliciting sealed bids for the Parkwood Traffic Calming Improvements at East Lake Road, US 278/SR10, with the solicitation number PE-64458-NONST-2026-000000029 and a response deadline of July 21, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. The work encompasses a comprehensive range of roadway improvements including traffic control, selective demolition, installation of curb and concrete sidewalk, milling and paving, signage, roadway pavement markings and striping, erosion control measures, and landscaping, all executed as a lump sum bid. The project is governed by a defined hierarchy of documents with Special Provisions taking precedence over General Conditions, Project Plans, GDOT Standard Plans and Specifications, and other referenced materials. Bidders must submit a total lump sum bid that includes all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision, overhead, and profit, with incidental costs required to be embedded within the Grading Complete pay item. A $75,000 miscellaneous contingency allowance is specified for unforeseen items directed by the Owner. Contractors must adhere to strict bonding and insurance requirements, including a bid bond of five percent of the bid amount, and upon award, a performance bond and payment bond each for 100 percent of the bid amount, using forms approved by the City Attorney and issued by a surety authorized in Georgia. Insurance mandates include commercial general liability coverage and a contractor’s pollution liability policy effective from commencement until five years after final payment. Compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Georgia’s Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act is required, along with E-Verify registration and submission of related affidavits. The Contractor must also provide a current business license, submit a non-collusion affidavit, and certify compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act. Performance timelines require work to begin within ten days of notice to proceed and be completed within 210 consecutive calendar days, with submission of a Critical Path Method schedule and a 30-day near-term schedule within ten days of notice. Payment requests must utilize AIA Form G702 and G703, with certification by the Owner’s representative and Engineer required before payment, which will be issued within fifteen days of receipt of a certificate of payment. Final payment is contingent upon submission of final releases, insurance certificates, and lien waivers, and the Engineer’s certification of satisfactory completion