Invitation to Bid: Street & Drainage Improvements Dusty Lane & Katie Lane

The Ware County Board of Commissioners is inviting sealed bids for street and drainage improvements along Dusty Lane and Katie Lane within Ware County, Georgia. The project, funded through the 2023 Community Development Block Grant (Grant Number 23P-Y-148-1-6357) administered by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, involves the installation of infrastructure over approximately 0.275 miles. Bidders are required to submit their proposals by 2:00 PM local time on October 21, 2025, accompanied by a 5% bid bond, with the project slated for completion within 120 days of the Notice to Proceed. The scope of work includes providing all necessary materials, labor, tools, equipment, and incidentals, adhering to Georgia Department of Transportation standards and federal requirements such as Section 3 of the HUD Act and the Build America, Buy America Act. The project specifications and plans are available from Statewide Engineering, Inc., and bidders must be certified by the engineer to qualify. The contract size ranges from $500,000 to $1,500,000, and the bidding process is open to qualified entities capable of meeting the performance and payment bond requirements, which are set at 100% of the contract value. The owner retains the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Questions regarding the bid must be submitted in writing by October 15, 2025, and the project emphasizes transparency and adherence to federal funding stipulations to ensure proper execution of the improvements.