Advertisement for Bids-- Ben Hill County-- FY2023 CDBG

Ben Hill County is inviting sealed bids for a construction project focused on street paving and drainage improvements as part of its FY2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Bidders must submit their proposals by September 17, 2024, at 2:00 PM to the County’s Board of Commissioners’ Office in Fitzgerald, Georgia. The project requires all work to be completed within 180 consecutive calendar days. Plans and specifications are available from Hofstadter & Associates, Inc., and bids must be accompanied by a bid bond equal to 10% of the bid amount to be considered valid. The contract is subject to federal requirements including Build America, Buy America (BABA), unless a waiver is granted, and emphasizes compliance with fair housing and Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968, encouraging Section 3 business concerns to participate. The project falls under NAICS code 237310 and is estimated to cost between $500,000 and $2,000,000. It is a solicitation opportunity managed by the Ben Hill County Board of Commissioners, with a primary contact person named JamieLynn Harris, reachable via email or phone. The project aims to improve infrastructure within Georgia and promotes fair and equitable contracting opportunities, especially for Section 3 businesses. Interested parties can find additional details and submit their bids through the provided online link.