27-016-LH WALNUT STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (10/29/26)

The Macon‑Bibb County Board of Commissioners is soliciting sealed bids for Phase 2 of the Walnut Street Improvement Project, a municipal roadway and streetscape upgrade in Macon, GA. Bidders must submit original and electronic copies of their bids by 12:00 PM on 29 Oct 2026, after attending a mandatory pre‑bid conference on 7 Oct 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a 5 % bid bond and required performance and payment bonds. Work must begin within 10 days of the notice to proceed and be completed within 135 calendar days, including traffic control, utility protection, and compliance with local, state, and federal codes. Minority‑ and women‑owned businesses are encouraged to participate. • Scope: Street reconstruction, parking‑lot/alley work, drainage, sidewalks, traffic‑control devices, landscaping, and related utility work. • Estimated contract value: exceeds $25,000, requiring full performance and payment bonds. • Mandatory pre‑bid conference (Oct 7) and mandatory attendance. • Bid bond: ≥ 5 % of total bid; performance & payment bonds: 100 % of contract price. • Retainage: 10 % held until final payment. • Warranty: 1 year labor and workmanship warranty. • Reporting: Quarterly subcontractor participation reports required. • Schedule: 135 days to complete after notice to proceed; liquidated damages $100 per day for overruns.