Bridge Repairs

Oconee County is soliciting competitive sealed bids for the repair of two bridges located within its jurisdiction, requiring bidders to be pre-certified by the Georgia Department of Transportation. All proposals must be submitted electronically via BidNet Direct by 10:00 a.m. on June 2, 2026, with no physical submissions accepted. Each bid must include a bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount and a Consent of Surety affirming the ability to furnish a one hundred percent performance and payment bond upon award; surety companies must be authorized to operate in Georgia. Compliance with Georgia law mandates that all bidders submit an executed E-Verify affidavit, and subcontractors, if used, must also provide their own E-Verify affidavits. Additional required documentation includes a Certificate of Non-Collusion, a valid Georgia general contractor’s license, and post-award submission of an Occupational Tax License, W-9, and Drug-Free Workplace Certificate. The contract is subject to the County’s annual budget appropriation, and failure to appropriate funds allows termination without liability beyond payment for completed work. Work must commence within ten days of the Notice to Proceed and be completed within one hundred twenty calendar days, with time being of the essence and liquidated damages applicable for delays. All construction must conform to GDOT Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges, executed in a skillful and workmanlike manner, and is subject to inspection and final acceptance by the County, whose determination is conclusive. Payment terms are net thirty days, with progress payments and retainage submitted monthly to the Oconee County Finance Department via electronic invoice using the assigned Purchase Order number; payments are processed by ACH within twenty days or by paper check within thirty days. Contractors must carry minimum insurance coverage including $1 million general liability, auto liability, and pollution liability, issued by Georgia-licensed insurers with an AM Best rating of A- or better, naming the County as additional insured. The County retains full ownership of all work products and materials, and the contractor must indemnify the County against third-party claims including property damage, personal injury, and intellectual property infringement. Change orders require written approval from the County’s Finance Director, and all subcontractors must be pre-listed in the bid and subject to County approval, with rejection allowing substitution without cost or time extension to the County.