City of Omega - 2025 LRA - Drainage and Patching Improvements at 8 Locations

The contract involves the installation of drainage and patching improvements at eight designated locations within the City of Omega, Georgia, funded through the 2025 Local Road Assistance Grant. Bids are to be submitted as a lump sum, accompanied by a bid bond of at least 5%, with the successful bidder required to furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount within 10 days of award. All work must be completed within 90 consecutive calendar days. The project specifications are governed by the Georgia Department of Transportation Standard Specifications (2021 Edition with 2024 Supplemental Specifications) and any special provisions included in the contract. Bidders must be prequalified with GDOT or approved in writing by the City of Omega prior to bid submission, with qualification documentation submitted alongside the bid. The bid opening is scheduled for August 28, 2025, at 11:00 am at the City Hall, and proposals can be mailed or delivered in person to the City Clerk’s office, with the process open to the public. The contract emphasizes strict bonding requirements, including a bid bond, performance bond, and payment bond, and stipulates that all work must be completed within a 90-day window. The City of Omega reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities, and modify the scope after award, with no bids being withdrawable for 60 days post-opening. The specifications and bid documents are available for purchase from Statewide Engineering, Inc., and all work must comply with GDOT standards. The procurement process is primarily based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid, with no explicit evaluation weights or technical scoring criteria detailed. The contract does not specify security clearances, key personnel, or federal socioeconomic certifications, focusing instead on bonding, prequalification, and compliance with GDOT standards.