RFB No. 27-0006 Dragonfly Trail - River Road Segment

The City of Columbus, GA is soliciting qualified contractors to construct the “Dragonfly Trail” River Road segment (SR 219). The project creates a new 5,026‑linear‑foot, 10‑ft wide concrete multi‑use trail linking Cascade Road to the existing riverwalk at Lake Oliver Road. Scope includes concrete paving, a pedestrian bridge, landscaping, storm‑water management features, trail amenities, minor demolition, clearing, erosion control, grading, and signage. Portions of the work cross state right‑of‑way and a GDOT encroachment permit is already secured. A 10 % DBE participation goal applies. Bids must be submitted electronically via OpenBids by the stated deadline, with required bid bond (5 % of bid) and performance/payment bonds (100 % of contract) after award. • Length: ~5,026 lf concrete trail • Width: 10 ft, concrete surface • Includes pedestrian bridge, landscaping, storm‑water improvements, signage, and amenities • Minor demolition, clearing, grading, erosion control required • State right‑of‑way portions; GDOT encroachment permit obtained • DBE goal: 10 % • Bid submission: OpenBids, due Sep 23, 2026 02:30 PM ET • Bonds: 5 % bid bond; 100 % performance & payment bonds after award • No pre‑bid meeting; virtual bid opening at 3:00 PM on due date.