Lakeland Avenue Drainage Improvements

The City of Valdosta, Georgia, is soliciting bids for Project No. 26-07-715, the Lakeland Avenue Drainage Improvements. This unit price contract involves stormwater drainage improvements along approximately 2,000 linear feet of Lakeland Avenue, including the installation of curb and gutter, storm pipes, and sidewalks. The scope of work also includes dredging the One Mile Branch channel and constructing two stormwater ponds: a 1.25-acre regional pond west of One Mile Branch and a 0.5-acre pond behind the Senior Center. Additional requirements include asphalt and concrete demolition, milling, resurfacing, pavement striping, and sanitary sewer installation. All work must comply with 2021 GDOT Standard Specifications, City of Valdosta Land Development Regulations, and City of Valdosta Water and Sewer Standard Specifications. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes to the City Engineer at City Hall by September 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM, and must include a bid bond or certified check for at least five percent of the bid amount. The successful contractor will have 300 consecutive calendar days to complete the project following the notice to proceed. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price are required for bids exceeding 25,000 dollars. The contractor must provide a one-year guarantee on all materials and workmanship from the date of final acceptance by the Engineer. Deliverables include a project schedule, monthly status meetings, and detailed as-built documentation for the drainage system.