27-005-LH Roadside and Sidewalk Spraying Project (8/20/26)

The Macon-Bibb County Board of Commissioners is soliciting sealed bids for roadside and sidewalk herbicide spraying services across 264 miles of county-maintained areas, with bids due by 12:00 noon on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at the Procurement Department in City Hall, Macon, Georgia. Bids must be submitted as one original hard copy and one USB flash drive containing all required documentation, including the Bid Form, Bidder Qualification Form, Financial & Legal Stability Statement, List of Subcontractors, Minority Participation Goal, Bid Bond of at least five percent of the bid amount, E-Verify Affidavit, Certification Regarding Debarment, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Vendor Application, and Form W-9. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 29, 2026, and questions must be submitted via email by July 31, 2026. The contract value is estimated at $1,341,429, with unit pricing consistently near $1.09 per linear measure across street segments, though exact quantities and units are not specified. The winning bid will be awarded primarily based on total price, but the County retains discretion to select a non-lowest bidder if it serves the County’s best interest. Performance must be completed within 150 calendar days after receipt of necessary railroad permits, and the work must comply with EPA-approved herbicides, Georgia pesticide applicator licensing, OSHA and DOT regulations, and county-specific mapping and safety requirements. Contractors must maintain $1 million in general and automobile liability insurance with the County named as additional insured, carry workers’ compensation as required by law, and provide 100 percent performance and payment bonds from a surety rated B+ or higher by A.M. Best. Additional requirements include strict traffic control measures, underground utility liability, erosion control using mulch and silt fencing, prohibition of on-site burning, off-site waste disposal, vandalism prevention, and quarterly reporting of subcontractor participation, including minority, women-owned, and disadvantaged business entities. Liquidated damages of $75 per day will apply for delays beyond the completion date, and the Engineer has final authority over specification interpretation and acceptance of work. All inspections and acceptances occur on-site, and invoices must be submitted no later than 30 days after work completion. The County encourages participation by minority, women-owned, and disadvantaged businesses and provides