WILKES COUNTY FY 2026 LRA AND FY 2027 LMIG PROJECTS

The Wilkes County Board of Commissioners is soliciting sealed bids for FY 2026 Local Road Authority (LRA) and FY 2027 Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) projects. The work includes traffic control, 19 mm deep patching, OGI asphalt leveling, 9.5 mm asphalt resurfacing, RPM (road pavement maintenance) operations, and restriping of two county roads (e.g., Pecan Grove Rd and Goldmine Rd). Bidders must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and services, complying with GDOT specifications, MUTCD guidelines, and local regulations. The contract must be executed within six months of the Notice‑to‑Proceed, with a 5 % bid bond, 100 % performance and payment bonds, and required insurance (workers’ comp, general liability, etc.). The bid opening is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Oct 8, 2026 at the Wilkes County Courthouse; bids are due by 10:00 a.m. the same day. A pre‑construction conference will be held after award. • Scope: traffic control, deep patching, leveling, resurfacing, RPM, restriping, shoulder construction. • Location: Wilkes County, GA (Washington, GA). • Contract value: not disclosed; typical county road resurfacing projects range from $0.5 M to $2 M. • Schedule: 6‑month performance period; bids due Oct 8, 2026. • Bonds/Insurance: 5 % bid bond, 100 % performance & payment bonds, liability & workers’ comp coverage. • Mandatory documents: bid forms, bonds, insurance certificates, non‑collusion affidavit, drug‑free workplace affidavit, etc.