TERRELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

TERRELL COUNTY, GEORGIA

STREET & STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE HENRY MITCHELL DRIVE, JONES DRIVE & BRICK STREET

CDBG #24p-y-135-1-6384

STILL WATERS ENGINEERING PROJECT NO.: T0518.004

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed Bids for the construction of the STREET & STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE HENRY MITCHELL DRIVE, JONES DRIVE & BRICK STREET will be received, by the Terrell County Board of Commissioners at the office of the Terrell County Board of Commissioners - 235 E. Lee Street, Dawson, GA 39842, until 10:30 am local time on January 8, 2026, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. No bid may be withdrawn after the closing time for receipt of bids for a period of sixty (60) days. The Project consists of approximately 2,350 linear feet of assorted 15”-30” storm drain piping, 2,750 linear feet of 24” roll-over curb and gutter, various curb inlets & drop inlets and associated 9.5 mm Superpave Asphalt Resurfacing along with all additional items indicated in the Contract Documents.

Bids submitted via mail shall be mailed to the Terrell County Board of Commissioners at the Terrell County Board of Commissioners - 235 E. Lee Street, P.O. Box 525, Dawson, GA 39842.

Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum and unit price basis, with any alternate bid items if indicated in the Bid Form.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Still Waters Engineering, 130 Veterinary Way - Unit 2, Leesburg, GA 31763, 229-496-5700. Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 P.M and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below.

Bidding Documents also may be examined at the Terrell County Board of Commissioners, during the County’s regular business hours.

Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office during the hours indicated above, by calling 229-496-5700, or by requesting via email from Mark Stalvey at mstalvey@stillwaterseng.com. Bidding Documents are available electronically (as portable document format (PDF) files) for a non-refundable charge of $350.00. Paper copies of bid documents are also available for an additional $100.00 non-refundable charge. Upon Issuing Office’s receipt of payment, Bidding Documents will be sent via email or other means of electronic file distribution. The date that the Bidding Documents are transmitted by the Issuing Office will be considered the prospective Bidder’s date of receipt of the Bidding Documents. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office. Bids will not be accepted from prospective bidders not on record with the Issuing Office as having purchased and received a complete set of Bidding Documents.

Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. If awarded the Contract the successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract amount. Bonds must be provided by sureties appearing on the U.S. Treasury Department’s most current Circular 570 Listing and be licensed in the State of Georgia.

All permits required for the construction of this project are expected to be approved prior to the date of the bid opening with one exception. NPDES Stormwater permitting will be required on this project and the contractor shall be responsible for filing NOI, NOT, and payment of all applicable land disturbance fees.

Acquisition of property for easements and/or right of way is not expected to be required for this project.

Community Development Block Grant. The work to be performed under this contract is under a program providing direct Federal financial assistance from the Department of Housing and Urban Development and is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 as amended, 12 U.S.C. 1701 U. Section 3 requires that to the greatest extent feasible, opportunities for employment and training be given to the low-income residents of the project area, and contracts for work in connection with the project to be awarded to business concerns which are located in, or owned in substantial part by persons residing in the area of the project. Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns are encouraged to apply. Please contact County Administrator/County Clerk Mechelle Baker at 229-995-4476 for information on any employment, contracting and sub-contracting opportunities.

This agreement is for services related to the project that is subject to the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements under Title IX of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”), Pub. L. 177-58. Absent an approved waiver, all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in the project must be produced in the United States, as further outlined by the Office of Management and Budget’s Memorandum M-22-11, Initial Implementation Guidance on Application of Buy America Preference in Federal Financial Assistance Programs for Infrastructure, April 18, 2022.

Terrell County is committed to providing all persons with equal access to its services, programs, activities, education, and employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability or age.

This project is expected to be funded all or in part by Terrell County and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs-U.S. HUD Community Development Block Grant program.

Terrell County reserves the right to reject all bids, including without limitation, the right to reject any or all nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced or conditional bids, and to make an award in the best interest of Terrell County.

Owner: Terrell County Board of Commissioners

By: Mechelle Baker

Title: County Administrator

Date: December 4, 2025

The City of Donalsonville is accepting sealed bids for construction services related to Flooding, Street, and Drainage System Improvements serving the Highland Neighborhood.

Project Overview

Project Name: Flooding, Street & Drainage System Improvements

Location: Highland Neighborhood, Donalsonville, Seminole County, Georgia

Funding Source: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Recovery Funds

Project Type: Infrastructure improvements (single construction contract)

Scope of Work

The project includes, but is not limited to:

Grading roadside ditches along existing paved roadways

Installation of storm drainage and driveway piping

Construction of outfall ditches

Road resurfacing

Lowering existing water and gas main services

Erosion and sediment control

All associated work necessary for full project completion

Bid Submission Details

Bid Due Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM (local time)

Location:

City of Donalsonville

127 East 2nd Street

Donalsonville, GA 39845

Bids will be publicly opened and read at the stated time and location.

Bids may not be withdrawn for sixty (60) days after the bid opening.

Contractor Requirements

Contractors must be pre-qualified with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT).

Utility work must be performed by a licensed Georgia Utility Contractor.

License numbers must be clearly listed on the bid envelope.

A 10% Bid Bond or certified cashier’s check is required with all bids.

The successful bidder must provide 100% Performance and Payment Bonds.

Project Schedule

Substantial Completion: 180 consecutive calendar days

Final Completion / Close-Out: 194 consecutive calendar days

Plans and Bid Documents

Bid documents are available from Watkins & Associates, LLC for a non-refundable fee of $300 per set.

Documents may be reviewed at City Hall or the Engineer’s office during normal business hours.

Plan holder lists, addenda, and bid results are available at www.watkinseng.com

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Compliance and Federal Requirements

Contractors must comply with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act and submit the required E-Verify affidavit.

This is a HUD Section 3 Covered Project, and Section 3 residents and businesses are encouraged to apply.

The City of Donalsonville is an equal opportunity provider.

Owner Information

Owner: City of Donalsonville

Authorized By: Jeffrey S. Hatcher, City Manager

Advertisement Dates: December 22, 2025; January 5, 2026; January 19, 2026

Sealed Bids for the Improvements will be received by the City of Leary, at the City of Leary – 39292 Mercer Avenue, Leary, Georgia 39862 until 11:00 AM local time on January 29, 2026, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. No bids may e withdrawn after the closing time for receipt of bids for a period of sixty (60) days except as specifically detailed in the Instructions to Bidders.