Chatham Parkway Improvements

The City of Garden City, Georgia is soliciting bids for the Chatham Parkway Improvements project under solicitation number PE-66047-NONST-2027-000000008, with a submission deadline of 11:00 AM local time on August 13, 2026. Bids must be submitted in hard copy, typed or printed in ink, and delivered in sealed envelopes to City Hall at 100 Central Avenue, Garden City, Georgia 31405, with no electronic submissions permitted. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 30, 2026, at the same address. The project requires resurfacing of a roadway segment, thermoplastic pavement marking in white and yellow, guardrail reconstruction at the Chatham Parkway/Telfair Place intersection, and signal upgrades integrating the Wavetronix system. Work must commence within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed and be completed within 60 calendar days, totaling a 70-day performance period. All work must comply with the Georgia Department of Transportation Standard Specifications – 2024 Edition and adhere to the highest standards of workmanship and materials, including ASTM and applicable local, state, and federal codes. The contract is structured as a unit price agreement with a field allowance of $100,000 identified as the only quantified cost; all other line items lack unit prices, rendering the total estimated value uncertain beyond this allowance. Bidders must submit completed forms, including a Drug-Free Workplace Certification, an Affidavit confirming E-Verify compliance for employers with 100 or more employees, and a subcontractor affidavit for any parties engaged. Additional mandatory certifications include a Chatham County Tax Certificate, Insurance certifications meeting minimum liability thresholds, a Disclosure of Responsibility Statement, and certification of independent price determination. Performance and payment bonds are required at 100% of the contract value, with letters of credit or cash deposits acceptable alternatives. The contractor is subject to regular inspections and audits by the City, and any non-compliant work must be corrected at the contractor’s expense. Liquidated damages of $500 per day apply for delays beyond the scheduled completion. The City retains the right to reject any bid that is non-responsive or from an unqualified or suspended bidder. Payment processing is handled by the City Finance Officer, with monthly invoicing required, accompanied by progress reports and using City-approved forms