SAP S016224, CENTERLINE AND EDGE STRIPING

The solicitation for SAP S016224, CENTERLINE AND EDGE STRIPING, issued by the Habersham County Board of Commissioners in Georgia, seeks qualified contractors to perform pavement striping across seven county roads totaling 35.83 miles, with work specifically focused on centerline and edge marking. The project must be completed within an eight-week period ending on Friday, October 9, 2026, and work must commence no later than ten days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. All work must adhere strictly to the 2024 Georgia Department of Transportation Signing and Marking Design Guidelines, the 2024 Supplemental Specifications modifying the 2021 Standard Specifications, SOP 37F for thermoplastic striping inspection, and SOP 39 for pavement markings field inspection. Contractors are responsible for conducting all required testing, submitting certified test reports, and ensuring compliance with applicable standards, while Habersham County reserves the right to conduct independent random sampling and testing. Payment will be made monthly based on the estimated value of work completed in place, with retainage initially withheld at five percent of work performed, potentially reduced to 2.5 percent upon reaching 50 percent project completion, and fully released only after final acceptance by the Director of Public Works. All bidders must submit a sealed proposal package in two parts—one containing the technical response limited to 50 pages with six copies, and the other containing the fee proposal and a five percent Proposal Guaranty—along with a virus-free flash drive of the entire submission, all clearly marked with the project number SAP S016224 and delivered in person by 9:00 a.m. EDT on July 31, 2026, to the Habersham County Finance Department in Clarkesville. Attendance at the mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 22, 2026, is required for eligibility to submit a bid, and bidders must include a signed Non-Collusion Affidavit, a completed Vendor Application, a W9 Form, and proof of insurance meeting minimum liability standards including $2 million general aggregate, $1 million products-completed operations aggregate, $1 million personal injury, and $1 million per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage, plus a $3 million excess umbrella policy; worker’s compensation coverage must meet state and federal statutory requirements with $1 million employer’s liability. Contractors must also provide a signed E-Verify