27-002 Lake Forest Sidewalk Phase II

The City of Sandy Springs, Georgia, is soliciting bids for the construction of approximately 3,300 linear feet of six-foot sidewalk with curb and gutter on the west side of Lake Forrest Drive, spanning from the City Limit to 4822 Lake Forrest Drive and from 25 Pine Lake Drive to 4990 Lake Forrest Drive. This project, identified as Phase II under solicitation PE-66098-NONST-2027-000000140 and NAICS code 237310, requires full compliance with Georgia Department of Transportation standards, including use of GDOT-certified materials and adherence to the “Lake Forrest Drive Sidewalk Improvements – Phase 2” construction plans. Work must begin no later than ten days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed and achieve substantial completion within 300 calendar days, with a penalty of $500 per calendar day for unexcused delays beyond the contract time. The contractor is responsible for all permits, inspections, traffic control, grading, concrete installation (including four-inch and eight-inch sidewalks, header curb, and gutter), base materials, stormwater management features, and restoration of disturbed areas. Payment is made monthly based on a unit-price bid schedule, with invoices submitted by the fifth of each month and payments issued within thirty days, contingent on proof of satisfactory progress and insurance coverage. All work must meet strict quality standards, yielding first-class results free of defects, with a one-year warranty from date of acceptance and a two-year warranty following any necessary repairs. The contractor must provide a performance bond and a payment bond if the bid exceeds $100,000, along with comprehensive insurance coverage including workers’ compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and umbrella insurance with limits exceeding underlying policies, all from Georgia-licensed carriers rated A-10 or higher by A.M. Best. Insurance must be maintained for the contract duration plus one additional year. The contractor must comply with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act, affirm legal employment status through sworn affidavits and documentation, and maintain a drug-free workplace. Equal employment opportunity practices are mandated, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. The contractor must submit all bids through the Bonfire portal before the August 7, 2026 deadline, including required exhibits such as the bid schedule, price certification,