PW27-A001 Pre-Engineered Truss Bridge at Victory Church Road

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners is soliciting competitive sealed bids for the design, engineering, fabrication, and delivery of a pre-engineered pony truss bridge for vehicular and pedestrian traffic on Victory Church Road near Bowdon, Georgia. The project requires a 130-foot span and 28-foot width with a 5-foot cantilevered sidewalk, constructed using A709 Grade 50W weathering steel and a cast-in-place reinforced concrete deck with non-composite SIP metal decking. The scope of work includes all labor, materials, and engineering support necessary to deliver the bridge FOB to the project site, though it specifically excludes on-site erection, foundation, abutment, and roadway approach work. The successful contractor must provide a qualified representative on-site during erection and a ten-year warranty against defects in material and workmanship. Bids are due by October 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST and must be submitted as a sealed original with ten copies. Evaluation is based on responsiveness, financial capability, and strict adherence to communication restrictions. Qualified vendors must be based in the United States and hold a minimum AISC Certified Intermediate Bridge Fabricator certification with Fracture Control Endorsement, as well as maintain a full-time Certified Welding Inspector on staff. Required bid security is five percent of the bid value, and the successful awardee must provide payment and performance bonds along with comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability, professional liability, and automobile insurance. Compliance with Georgia DOT standards, AASHTO LRFD HL-93 loading, and federal E-Verify requirements is mandatory.