TIA-10: Twin Lakes Road

This solicitation involves a fixed-price civil construction contract issued by the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners, Georgia, for the project identified as "TIA-10: Twin Lakes Road." The work encompasses grading, drainage installation, base placement, paving, erosion control, storm drain protection, and associated traffic control measures in compliance with Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) standards. The contract requires contractors to complete the project within 365 consecutive calendar days of the formal Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages set at $500 per day for delays beyond substantial and final completion deadlines. The place of performance is on-site at Twin Lakes Road in Lowndes County, with administrative coordination at the county’s engineering office in Valdosta, Georgia. Key contract provisions include strict insurance requirements with minimum coverage thresholds and Lowndes County named as an additional insured, along with a 5% retainage withheld until final acceptance and lien release. The contractor must adhere to all applicable local, state, and federal permits and labor compliance laws, including mandatory participation in the E-Verify employment verification system and compliance with Georgia’s Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act. Submission of drug-free workplace certification and adherence to county-specific contract addenda are also required. Inspection and acceptance processes are governed by the County Engineering Division, with on-site inspections and approval necessary before final acceptance. The bid package is extensive (54MB) and must be physically submitted by May 21, 2026, with no electronic proposals accepted. Pricing details are absent, indicating that the solicitation is in draft or incomplete form. The contract includes provisions for warranty, indemnification, and termination for cause or funding unavailability, with no references to federal FAR clauses as the solicitation follows state and local compliance standards.