Ledo Road Resurfacing Project

The contract involves the Lee County Board of Commissioners soliciting sealed bids from qualified contractors for a comprehensive road resurfacing project on Ledo Road in Albany and Lee County, Georgia. The scope includes milling the existing pavement to depths of 1.5 to 2.5 inches, patching identified areas, and overlaying with 12.5 mm asphalt at a rate of 165 pounds per square yard, with special leveling sections receiving 9.5 mm asphalt at 85 pounds per square yard where no curb exists. Additional work encompasses pavement patching, replacing or installing curb and gutter, installing traffic loops, thermoplastic traffic striping and hatching, rumble strips, stop bars, shoulder grading, and other miscellaneous items necessary for project completion. The project must adhere to Georgia Department of Transportation standards, MUTCD guidelines, and environmental regulations, with all work performed within the county right-of-way, and completed within 60 days of notice, starting within 90 days. The contract size is estimated between one and five million dollars, with the contractor responsible for mobilization, traffic control, erosion control, and quality assurance, under the oversight of the county. Bids are due by December 2, 2025, following a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for November 18, 2025. The procurement process requires submission of bid forms, bonds, proof of insurance, and certifications, including compliance with E-Verify and drug-free workplace statutes. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price type, with payment processed upon approval of voucher reports, and a 10% retainage held until project acceptance. The performance period is 60 days from the notice to proceed, with liquidated damages of $100 per day for delays. The project’s technical specifications emphasize compliance with GDOT standards, MUTCD, and environmental laws, and require the contractor to be GDOT-certified. Final inspection and acceptance are conducted on-site by Lee County officials, with the contractor responsible for meeting all quality and safety standards. Although detailed evaluation criteria and a formal list of attachments are not explicitly provided, the bid submission must include all specified forms and bonds, and proposals must be physically sealed and delivered to the designated county office by the deadline.