CY 2026 Pavement Maintenance Project, TSPLOST 2023 PROJECT #21

The CY 2026 Pavement Maintenance Project (TSPLOST 2023 Project #21) issued by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, aims to provide comprehensive asphalt pavement rehabilitation and preventive maintenance services on approximately 358 roadway segments encompassing nearly 92 lane miles. The scope encompasses a broad range of pavement preservation activities including patching, crack sealing, chip sealing, crack preventive layering, milling, resurfacing, and pavement striping. An alternate bid option covers additional work along Epps Bridge Parkway. The project is funded through a combination of General Capital funds, TSPLOST 2023, and LMIG allocations, with an estimated total project cost between $9.2 million and $11.2 million. Key contract milestones include a solicitation release on December 4, 2025, a mandatory pre-bid conference on January 8, 2026, a bid submission deadline on January 22, 2026, and a planned contract award by March 3, 2026. The contract requires the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and services necessary to complete the work in strict compliance with the detailed specifications and contract documents, ensuring all pavement work meets quality standards and achieves Substantial Completion as defined by operational readiness and inspection. The Contractor is responsible for inspection and testing coordination, with final acceptance occurring onsite after verification against contractual quality and workmanship standards. Payment terms adhere to Georgia’s Prompt Pay Act with periodic invoicing on approved AIA payment applications and a 5% retention withheld until final completion. Evaluation of bids will emphasize Good Faith Efforts towards minority- and women-owned business enterprise (M/WBE) participation, including outreach, documentation, and demonstrated commitments in meeting diversity goals. The contract does not specify federal FAR clauses, security clearance requirements, or organizational conflict of interest provisions but does incorporate bonding, performance requirements, and standard municipal procurement conditions. Bid submissions require sealed hard copy forms with no electronic submissions accepted, and all questions or clarifications are directed to designated county contacts.