26-26-LH Walnut Street Improvement Project -IFB

Macon-Bibb County is soliciting sealed bids for the Walnut Street Improvement Project under Invitation for Bid PE-61100-NONST-2026-000000102, with bids due by noon on December 29, 2026, and public opening at 2:00 p.m. the same day. The project, scoped in two phases, includes the construction of a 350-space parking lot with sidewalks, bike lanes, retention ponds, lighting, and landscaping in Phase I, and the demolition and reconstruction of Walnut Street itself with updated infrastructure in Phase II, pending utility coordination. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid conference on December 10, 2025, and submit a complete package consisting of an original bid, five paper copies, and a Flash Drive containing all required documentation, including the Bid Form, Qualification Form, List of Subcontractors, Minority Participation Goal, Financial and Legal Stability Statement, Insurability Statement, E-Verify Affidavit, Non-Collusion Affidavit, and a bid bond equal to at least five percent of the total bid amount. All work must be completed within 135 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed, adhering to the International Building Code, Georgia Department of Transportation standards, ADA guidelines, OSHA regulations, and other applicable local, state, and federal codes. The County will award the contract based on total bid price, with a five percent preference extended to businesses located within Macon-Bibb County, and reserves the right to award to any bidder it determines is in its best interest, even if not the lowest. Contractors must be insurable with surety companies rated “B+ or better” by A.M. Best, maintain a physical presence in Georgia, and comply with E-Verify requirements if employing more than ten people. Quarterly reporting of minority and disadvantaged business enterprise subcontractor utilization is mandatory for bidders who self-certify as M/W/DBE. Final acceptance is the sole prerogative of the County, and a ten percent retainage will be withheld until final approval. The project site is located along Walnut Street in Macon, Georgia, with all materials, inspections, and performance occurring on-site. No FOB terms are specified, and no electronic invoicing systems like WAWF are required; instead, vendors must submit Form W-9 and provide remittance details via the County’s vendor application. No specific contract value