Lakeland Avenue Drainage Improvements

CONTRACT & BID DOCUMENTS
FOR
Lakeland Avenue Drainage Improvements
Project No. 26-07-715
Prepared by:
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
CITY OF VALDOSTA
August 2026
Bid Opening Date: September 24, 2026 - 10:00am

LAKELAND AVENUE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
Project No. 26-07-715
Bid Package Table of Contents
Cover Page
Table of Contents
Invitation for Bids
Proposal Form
Non-Collusive Affidavit
Georgia Security and Immigration Affidavit
Instructions to Bidders
Contract Agreement Form
General Provisions
Special Provisions
Opinion of Attorney Form
Public General As-Built Forms and Samples
Title VI Assurances Form
Contractor's Statutory Affidavit Form
Bid Bond Sample
Payment Bond Sample
Performance Bond Sample
Addendum Form (blank)
Notice or Award Form (blank)
Notice to Proceed Form (blank)
Change Order Form (blank)
Constructon Plans titled: LAKELAND AVENUE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
prepared by the City of Valdosta Engineering Department and dated/revised
09/29/2025
Incorporated by reference:
GDOT Standard Specifications Construction of Transportation Systems 2021
City of Valdosta Land Development Regulations
City of Valdosta Water and Sewer Standard Specifications

INVITATION FOR BID
for
Lakeland Avenue Drainage Improvements
Valdosta, Georgia
Sealed bids will be received by the City of Valdosta at the office of the City Engineer, City Hall
Annex Building, 300 N. Lee Street, Valdosta, Georgia, until 10:00 AM, Local Time, on Thursday,
09/24/2026 for drainage improvements on Lakeland Avenue including related work.
The Lakeland Avenue Drainage Improvement work consists of the following:
* Stormwater drainage improvements along Lakeland Avenue including curb and gutter, storm
pipes and sidewalks
* Dredging of the existing channel of One Mile Branch
* Construction of a 1.25-acre regional stormwater pond to the west of One Mile Branch
* Construction of a 0.5-acre stormwater pond behind the Senior Center
Specifications, Bidding and Contract Documents can be found on the City of Valdosta website
http://www.valdostacity.com/bid-opportunities . This will be a Unit Price Contract, and payments will
be made on a monthly basis with payment to be based on actual quantities of work measured. The
list of items shown in the Unit Price Schedule is inclusive of all the work shown and described.
The contract time is 300 calendar days. For more information contact Charlie Clark, Engineering
Project Manager, at (229) 259-3530.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled time for receiving the
bids.
Bids must be accompanied by a signed and notarized non collusive affidavit as well as a signed
and notarized Georgia Security & Immigration Compliance affidavit.
Bids must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in an amount of not less than five (5)
percent of the amount bid. A Contract Performance Bond and Payment Bond equal to one hundred
(100) percent of the contract price will be required. If bid price is $25,000.00 or less no bonds are
required.
A mandatory Pre-Bid meeting will be held on Tuesday, 09/08/2026 at 10:00 AM at the Engineering
Department office, 300 N. Lee Street, Valdosta, Georgia. No one will be allowed to sign in after
10:00 AM.
The successful bidder, being responsible as well as responsive, shall commence work with an
adequate force and equipment on a date specified in a written order of the City Engineer and
complete the work within the time specified under the Special Conditions section of these
specifications.
The City of Valdosta reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities and to
readvertise.
The City of Valdosta is an equal opportunity employer.
CITY OF VALDOSTA, GEORGIA
Engineering Department

INVITATION FOR BID
for
Lakeland Avenue Drainage Improvements
Valdosta, Georgia
Sealed bids will be received by the City of Valdosta at the office of the City Engineer, City Hall
Annex Building, 300 N. Lee Street, Valdosta, Georgia, until 10:00 AM, Local Time, on Thursday,
09/24/2026 for drainage improvements on Lakeland Avenue including related work.
The Lakeland Avenue Drainage Improvement work consists of the following:
* Stormwater drainage improvements along Lakeland Avenue including curb and gutter, storm
pipes and sidewalks
* Dredging of the existing channel of One Mile Branch
* Construction of a 1.25-acre regional stormwater pond to the west of One Mile Branch
* Construction of a 0.5-acre stormwater pond behind the Senior Center
Specifications, Bidding and Contract Documents can be found on the City of Valdosta website
http://www.valdostacity.com/bid-opportunities . This will be a Unit Price Contract, and payments will
be made on a monthly basis with payment to be based on actual quantities of work measured. The
list of items shown in the Unit Price Schedule is inclusive of all the work shown and described.
The contract time is 300 calendar days. For more information contact Charlie Clark, Engineering
Project Manager, at (229) 259-3530.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled time for receiving the
bids.
Bids must be accompanied by a signed and notarized non collusive affidavit as well as a signed
and notarized Georgia Security & Immigration Compliance affidavit.
Bids must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in an amount of not less than five (5)
percent of the amount bid. A Contract Performance Bond and Payment Bond equal to one hundred
(100) percent of the contract price will be required. If bid price is $25,000.00 or less no bonds are
required.
A mandatory Pre-Bid meeting will be held on Tuesday, 09/08/2026 at 10:00 AM at the Engineering
Department office, 300 N. Lee Street, Valdosta, Georgia. No one will be allowed to sign in after
10:00 AM.
The successful bidder, being responsible as well as responsive, shall commence work with an
adequate force and equipment on a date specified in a written order of the City Engineer and
complete the work within the time specified under the Special Conditions section of these
specifications.
The City of Valdosta reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities and to
readvertise.
The City of Valdosta is an equal opportunity employer.
CITY OF VALDOSTA, GEORGIA
Engineering Department

PROPOSAL
TO: City of Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia
All interested parties:
In compliance with the advertisement for bids, the undersigned, hereinafter called the Bidder, proposes to enter into a
contract with the City of Valdosta to furnish all necessary materials, equipment, machinery, tools, apparatus, means of
transportation, and all necessary labor to complete the construction of the work stipulated herein in full, and in complete
accord with the shown, noted, described, specified and reasonably intended requirements of the Specifications, Drawings,
and Contract Documents to the full and entire satisfaction of the Owner.
The Bidder has carefully examined and fully understands the contract, plans, specifications and other documents hereto
attached and has made a personal examination of the site of the proposed work and hereby agrees that if his proposal is
accepted, the Bidder will contract with the City of Valdosta in compliance with the specifications.
The Bidder acknowledges that each Bid Unit Price includes an amount considered by Bidder to be adequate to cover
Contractor's overhead and profit for each separately identified item; the Bidder acknowledges that the estimated quantities
are not guaranteed, and are for the purpose of comparison of Bids; and the Bidder acknowledges that final payment for all
Unit Price Work will be based on actual quantities, determined as provided in the Contract Documents.
Bidder will perform the following Work at the indicated unit prices:
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See next page for unit cost schedule.
City of Valdosta Proposal Cover Page

LAKELAND AVENUE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS BID FORM / UNIT COST SCHEDULE
CITY OF VALDOSTA, GEORGIA Issued 08/27/2026
ITEM NO.
(GDOT Spec.
Sec.#) ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL COST
150- A Mobilization / Demobilization 1 LS
150- B Traffic Control 1 LS
150- C Construction Survey Staking & As-Built Surveying and Documentation 1 LS
126- A Adjust Sewer Service 8 EA
126- B 3/4 inch residential water service (New) installation (short side) 8 EA
126- C 3/4 inch residential water service (New) installation (longside) 8 EA
Replace complete water line between corp and curb stop with
126- D 4 EA
CTS tubing
126- E 8" QuikValve w/valve box 2 EA
126- F Adjust water valve top 8 EA
126- G Adjust manhole top - ring and cover 5 EA
Construction Exit - CO, Complete Including Installation, Maintenance,
163- A 2 EA
and Removal (contingency item, not shown on plans, to be installed
Check Dam - Stone (Cd) including installation, maintenance and
163- B 2 EA
removal
Check Dam - Haybale (Cd) including installation, maintenance and
163- C 15 EA
removal
163- D Storm Ouitlet Protection, duimped stone riprap 30 EA
Sediment Trap (Sd-2), including installation, cleaning & maintenance,
163- E 51 EA
removal, and cleanup
Sediment Trap (Sd-2p), including installation, cleaning &
163- F 16 EA
maintenance, removal, and cleanup
Bidder: ___________________________________________ Page 1 of 8

LAKELAND AVENUE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS BID FORM / UNIT COST SCHEDULE
CITY OF VALDOSTA, GEORGIA Issued 08/27/2026
ITEM NO.
(GDOT Spec.
Sec.#) ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL COST
Mulch Stabilization - DS1 - temporary mulching, including installation
163- G 6 SY
and maintenance
Ds3 - permanent grassing, including installation, maintenance for
163- H 6 AC
duration of contract
Sd1-NS - silt fencing, non-sensitive, including installation,
171- A 1,500 LF
maintenance, and removal
Sd1-S - silt fencing, non-sensitive, including installation,
171- B 700 LF
maintenance, and removal
Clearing, Grubbing, Demolition, Including Sawcut of Concrete &
210- A 1 LS
Asphalt and Offsite Disposal of Debris
Removal of Existing Pipes Not Shown on Plans (to be performed as
210- B 60 LF
directed by Owner based upon field conditions)
Grading Complete including Excavation, Embankment, Fine Grading,
210- C 1 LS
and Compaction of Construction Area (as shown on cross sections;
Demolition Complete including demolition, salvage and reinstallation
210- D 1 LS
of items idendified on the construction plans, appropriate off site
Unsuitable Soil Removal & Replacement - Excavation & offiste
210- E 200 CY
Disposal AND Borrow Soil Offsite Excavation, Haul, Onsite Placement
Graded Aggregate Base Course, 8" depth, Including Bituminous
310- A 467 SY
Prime
402- A Asphalt Pavement Cut & Patch 40 LF
402- B Recycled Asph Conc Leveling, Incl Bitum Matl & H Lime 85 TN
402- C Recycled Asph Concrete Asphalt, 9.5mm Superpave 475 TN
413- A Bituminous Tack Coat (apply to existing asphalt pavement) 500 GAL
432- A Milling Area Asphaltic Pavement 2,750 SY
441- A Concrete Sidewalk, 6" thick, 5' nominal width, 3000 psi concrete 1,186 SY
Bidder: ___________________________________________ Page 2 of 8

LAKELAND AVENUE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS BID FORM / UNIT COST SCHEDULE
CITY OF VALDOSTA, GEORGIA Issued 08/27/2026
ITEM NO.
(GDOT Spec.
Sec.#) ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL COST
Concrete Edge Trail at Pond Bank - 8' wide, 6" thick, 3000 psi
441- B 978 SY
concrete
441- C Enhanced Swale Section (see detail) 278 SY
441- D Concrete Curb & Gutter, 6"x 24" 120 LF
441- E Concrete Driveway - 6" thick, 3000 psi 862 SY
Concrete Slab on Grade, 3000 psi (not shown on plan; to be installed
441- F 30 CY
as directed by Owner based upon field conditions)
Concrete Matting Outlet Protection - interconnected, articulated,
441- G 483 SY
concrete block
441- H GDOT Detail A3 -Type B; Radial Handicap Ramp 3 EA
441- I GDOT Detail A3, Type D Skewed Ramp, GDOT Detail A3 0 EA
441- J Concrete Encasement, see City of Valdosta detail 25 LF
550- A 15" Safety End Section, concrete, GDOT Std 1122-C 2 EA
550- B 15" Reinforced Concrete Pipe 130 LF
550- C 18" Reinforced Concrete Pipe 858 LF
550- D 24" Reinforced Concrete Pipe 241 LF
550- E 36" Reinforced Concrete Pipe 179 LF
550- F 48" Reinforced Concrete Pipe 332 LF
550- G 15" High Density Polyethelene Pipe 16 LF
550- H 18" High Density Polyethelene Pipe 328 LF
Bidder: ___________________________________________ Page 3 of 8

LAKELAND AVENUE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS BID FORM / UNIT COST SCHEDULE
CITY OF VALDOSTA, GEORGIA Issued 08/27/2026
ITEM NO.
(GDOT Spec.
Sec.#) ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL COST
550- I 24" High Density Polyethelene Pipe 49 LF
550- J 30" High Density Polyethelene Pipe 431 LF
550- K 36" High Density Polyethelene Pipe 503 LF
550- L 42" High Density Polyethelene Pipe 689 LF
550- M 48" High Density Polyethelene Pipe 236 LF
550- N 60" High Density Polyethelene Pipe 390 LF
610- A Connect to Existing Sewer Manhole, clean, line & coat 2 EA
610- B 8" PVC Sewermain (Complete in Place) 247 LF
610- C 10" PVC Sewermain (Complete in Place) 736 LF
12" Sewermain - either 12" DR17 HDPE installed by pipe
610- D 283
bursting, or 12" SDR26 PVC installed by open cut)
610- E 6" Sewer Lateral 200 LF
610- F 6" Sewer Service Cleanout 7 EA
610- G Sewer Manhole (8' Depth) 7 EA
610- H Sewer Manhole - extra depth over 8' 8 EA
610- I Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation 3 EA
610- J Bypass Pumping - Sewer 1 LS
Traffic Sign - 36" Traffic Sign on Post, per MUTCD, complete and
636- A 4 EA
installed (STOP sign at each intersection, NO OUTLET at each dead
Relocate Regulatory Signs and Posts, complete, installed (work will
636- B 12 EA
be performed as shown on plans and as needed as directed by
Bidder: ___________________________________________ Page 4 of 8

LAKELAND AVENUE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS BID FORM / UNIT COST SCHEDULE
CITY OF VALDOSTA, GEORGIA Issued 08/27/2026
ITEM NO.
(GDOT Spec.
Sec.#) ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL COST
643- A Remove and Replace Existing Fencing, Match Materials and Height 300 LF
643- B Remove and Replace Existing Gates, Match Materials and Height 3 EA
Remove and Replace Existing Satellite Dish, Dumpster Pad,
643- C 1 LS
Decorative Light, Bench, Trash Receptacle
Chain Link Fencing - black vinyl coated, 4' height with top and bottom
643- D 820 LF
rail,
Chain Link Fencing - black vinyl coated, 4' height, double 8' gate,
643- E 1 EA
total width 16'
653- A Thermoplastic Traffic Stripe, solid yellow double 5" wide 2,250 LF
Thermoplastic Traffic Stripe, Standard Ladder Crosswalk, 8' wide
653- B 120 LF
stripes, white
653- C Thermoplastic Traffic Stripe, solid white stop bar 24" wide 120 LF
Sewer Service Lateral Adjustment (vertical adjustment and/or
660- A 0 EA
extension to R/W)
668- B Safety End Section - GDOT Std Detail 1122 - 15" 3 EA
668- C Flared End Section - GDOT Std Detail 1120 - 18" 5 EA
668- D Flared End Section - GDOT Std Detail 1120 - 30" 2 EA
668- E Flared End Section - GDOT Std Detail 1120 - 42" 1 EA
668- F Safety End Section - GDOT Std Detail 1122 - 18" 1 EA
668- G End Section - GDOT Std Detail 1125 - 48" 1 EA
668- H End Section - GDOT Std Detail 1125 - 54" 1 EA
668- I Headwall End Section - GDOT Std Detail 1001B - 18" 1 EA
668- J SW Outfall Structure End Treatment - see details and plans 1 EA
Bidder: ___________________________________________ Page 5 of 8