IFB #505-26 Bridge Preventative Maintenance on Steele Bridge Road Over Amicalola Creek

Dawson County is soliciting sealed bids for the preventative maintenance of the Steele Bridge, a one-lane steel structure with a wooden deck located on Steele Bridge Road crossing Amicalola Creek. The project requires a contractor prequalified through the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment. All work must adhere to current GDOT Standard Specifications and construction plans prepared by Gresham Smith. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with responsibility determined by the bidder's technical experience, financial means, and possession of adequate plant and equipment. The contractor must provide a 5% bid bond, as well as 100% payment and performance bonds, with the latter requiring a commitment to keep the bridge in good condition for at least seven years. Insurance requirements include minimum general liability of $1,000,000 per incident and automobile insurance with a $500,000 combined single limit. Payment is issued via U.S. Mail within 30 days of invoice approval, with a 5% retainage held until substantial completion. The County maintains the right to terminate the agreement for convenience or cause with seven calendar days' notice and reserves the right to inspect vendor facilities at any time to ensure performance capability.