2026035-BID3313 LRA 2026

Columbia County, Georgia, is soliciting bids for the LRA 2026 project, solicitation number 2026035-BID3313, which involves providing all materials, equipment, and labor for construction, specifically including Full Depth Reclamation (FDR). This is a unit-price contract rather than a lump sum agreement, meaning payment is based on actual quantities utilized. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Bonfire portal by November 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on the estimated total price. Bidders are required to provide a bid bond for at least 10 percent of the total bid amount and submit a non-collusion affidavit. The project mandates strict adherence to GDOT standards, requiring that all concrete and asphalt be sourced from GDOT-certified plants and that all soil and asphalt testing be conducted by GDOT-certified laboratories. Contractors must maintain a Level 1A GSWCC certified person on-site at all times and provide proof of Level IA or greater NPDES certification before contract execution. Insurance requirements include statutory Worker's Compensation, public liability and property damage up to 2 million dollars per occurrence, automobile liability, and 1 million dollars in both professional and cyber liability coverage. Contract administration is overseen by the County Engineer, who is responsible for final inspections and approving changes in work. Payment terms allow for partial payments of 90 percent of the value of labor and materials, not to exceed 33 percent of the bid amount, with requests submitted by the fifth day of each month. Additional requirements include compliance with MUTCD and GDOT traffic control standards, coordination with the United States Postal Service, and adherence to Georgia 811 Call Before You Dig guidelines. All work must also comply with 24 CFR 5-1220 regarding on-site construction cleanup.