Farmers Market Culvert Inlet Improvements

The City of Garden City, Georgia is soliciting sealed bids for the Farmers Market Culvert Inlet Improvements project under solicitation number PE-66047-NONST-2026-000000006, with bids due by 11:00 PM local time on July 2, 2026, at City Hall, 100 Central Avenue, Garden City, Georgia 31405. This is a unit price contract requiring the contractor to construct a new headwall and pipe extension for a canal, along with associated drainage improvements, erosion and sediment control measures, grading, traffic control, and site stabilization, using all provided materials, labor, and equipment. The work must comply with applicable Georgia laws, building codes, Underwriters’ codes, and ASTM regulations, and must be performed by a licensed Georgia contractor. The project scope includes specific quantities for storm drain pipes ranging from 12 to 48 inches, installation and removal of silt fences and sediment basins, excavation, backfill, compaction, and other site-related tasks, with a designated field allowance of $25,000. All bids must be submitted on official forms, typewritten or in ink, in sealed envelopes with an original and duplicate copy, and electronic submissions are not accepted. No pre-bid conference is scheduled, and any changes to the specifications must be issued as written addenda, which may postpone the bid opening date. The contractor must provide a 100% Performance and Payment Bond issued by a surety licensed in Georgia, and maintain insurance coverage with an A.M. Best rating of at least A and a five-year financial rating of no less than V, with no lapse permitted during performance. The City will not be named as an additional insured due to sovereign immunity, and any insurance cancellation requires 30 days’ written certified notice. Work must begin within 10 days of receiving the Notice to Proceed and complete within 180 calendar days thereafter for a total duration not to exceed 190 calendar days. Payment is subject to monthly invoicing itemized by line item, accompanied by a progress report and approval by both the City and the Engineer of Record, with final payment upon certificate of substantial completion and acceptance. The contractor must comply with E-Verify requirements for employees and subcontractors, adhere to a drug-free workplace policy, and meet SAVE program obligations. A one-year warranty covers all materials and workmanship,