Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Eatonton, Georgia. Completed plans call for site work for a bridge / tunnel; road / highway; for paving for a road / highway; sidewalk / parking lot; and water / sewer project.

This project will include storm drainage and roadway improvements through installation of 24" curb and gutter, 1.5" asphalt mill and overlay, removal of existing driveway culverts, installation of concrete headwalls, and 18", 24", 30", 36" RCP as well as 18", 24", 30" HDPE Storm Drainage Pipes. Time allotted for completion of work is180 consecutive calendar days. All Work shall be completed in accordance wit the plans and specifications. The Work will be awarded in one (1) Contract. The Scope of Work as described herein is defined as "utility contracting" in accordance with O.C.G.A 43-14-2(17) so the Contractor performing the work must provide proof of a valid license by the State of Georgia as a "Utility Contractor" and must also employ a "Utility Manager" certification holder who will have oversight of all utility the work. Therefore, the Contractor submitting a bid must list the license number of the Contractor performing the utility contracting on the face of the bid envelope and on the bid form and provide proof of a valid license with the bid. No bid will be opened unless it contains the Contractor's Utility License Number on the envelope. See Instruction to Bidders for additional bidding requirements. 1.5 BONDS Bids shall be accompanied by a bid bond or certified cashier's check in an amount not less than 10% of the base bid. All bonds shall be by a surety company licensed in Georgia with an "A" minimum rating of performance and a financial strength of at least five (5) times the contract price as listed in the most current publication of "Best's Key Rating Guide Property Liability". Performance and Payment Bonds, each in an amount equal to 100% of the contract price shall be required of the successful bidder if contract is awarded. Each Bond shall be accompanied by a "Power of Attorney" authorizing the attorney-in-fact to bind the surety and certified to include the date of the bond. 1.6 GEORGIA SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION COMPLIANCE ACT AFFIDAVIT All qualifying Contractors and Subcontractors performing work with the City of Eatonton must register and participate in the federal work authorization program (E-Verify), or any subsequent replacement program, to verify the work eligibility information of new employees. In order for a Bid to be considered, it is mandatory that the Bidder's Affidavit of Compliance with O.C.G.A. 13-10-91 be completed and submitted with the Bid. 1.7 FUNDING SOURCES Section 3 Covered Contract: This project is covered under the requirements of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968. This contract opportunity is a Section 3 Covered Contract. Section 3 Business Concerns are encouraged to apply. A pre-bid meeting will be held in which Section 3 preferences and compliance will be discussed in detail. If a bidder wishes to claim Section 3 preference, properly signed Section 3 documents MUST be submitted with the bid. All Bidders must comply with 41 CFR 60-4, in regard to affirmative action, to ensure equal opportunity to females and minorities and will apply the timetables and goals set forth in 41 CFR 60-4, as applicable to the area of the project. Bidders must also comply with OCGA-13-10-91 and utilize the federal work authorization program commonly known as EVerify. Wage Rates: Attention of BIDDERS is particularly called to the requirements regarding as to conditions of employment to be observed and wage rates to be paid under the contract documents on this project must be paid as per the WAGE RATES in the CDBG Contract Clauses included in the Contract Documents on this project, and that the contractor, subcontractor must also comply with all Federal, State, and local requirements. Minority and female owned firms are encouraged to participate in this Federally-funded project. Procurement will be in compliance with the Common Rule, 24 CFR 84.36. Potential respondents are particularly called to the requirements of Title VI; of Civil Rights Act of 1964 and CFR 570.602; and Executive Order 11246-Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. The work to be performed under this contract 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). The purpose of Section 3 is to ensure that employment and other economic opportunities generated by HUD assistance or HUD-assisted projects covered by Section 3, shall to greatest extent feasible, be directed to Section 3 residents and businesses in the area especially low- and very-low income persons, particularly persons who are recipients of HUD assistance for housing. Neither the United States nor any of the departments, agencies, or employees is or will be a party of any contract awarded pursuant to this invitation to bid. 1.8 RESERVATION OF RIGHTS Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, including without limitation, the rights to reject any or all nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced or conditional Bids and to reject the Bid of any Bidder if Owner believes that it would not be in the best interest of the Project to make an award to that Bidder, whether because the Bid is not responsive or the Bidder is unqualified or of doubtful financial ability or fails to meet any other pertinent standard or criteria established by the Owner.