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

COLUMBUS CONSOLID ATED GOVERNMENT
Georgia's First Conso lidated Government
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
PURCHASING DIVISION 1111 1st AVENUE - 1st FLOOR, COLUMBUS, GEORGIA 31901
P. O. BOX 1340, COLUMBUS, GEORGIA 31902-1340
706-225-4087 | ColumbusGA.gov
August 18, 2026
REQUEST FOR BIDS: Qualified contractors are requested to submit bids, subject to conditions and instructions
as specified, for the following:
RFB No. 27-0006 DRAGONFLY TRAIL - RIVER ROAD SEGMENT
(S.R. 219)
GENERAL SCOPE This project consists of constructing a new trail beginning near Cascade Road in
Columbus, Georgia. The trail will run south along River Road (SR 219) and continue
west to the existing riverwalk at Lake Oliver Road. The project length is
approximately 5,026 lf and includes a 10' wide concrete trail, pedestrian bridge,
landscape improvements, stormwater improvements, and trail amenities. Additional
work associated with the project includes minor demolition and clearing, erosion
control, grading, and signage. Portions of the project are located on state right-of-
way. A GDOT encroachment permit has been obtained by the City of Columbus. A
dbe goal of 10% has been established for this project.
DUE DATE SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 - 2:30 PM (Eastern)
Responses must be submitted via OpenBids (formerly DemandStar) on or
before the due date. A virtual opening will be held during the 3:00 PM hour of
the due date. Responding vendors are not required but are invited to attend the
opening.
If you wish to attend the virtual opening, use one of the Microsoft Teams meeting
options: Click here to join the meeting or call in (audio only) +1 478-239-
0725,,855808406# United States, Macon Phone Conference ID: 855 808 406# Find
a local number | Reset PIN. Note: Columbus Consolidated Government is not
responsible for technical issues that may arise during the virtual opening.
SUBMISSION DemandStar is now OpenBids
REQUIREMENTS See Appendix A for Submission Requirements, Submission Requirements
Checklist, and OpenBids Registration and Submission instructions.
INSTRUCTIONS TO This RFB document is considered a part of the Contract Documents (Plan
OBTAIN Book). Plans, Specifications & Bid documents will be made available to Contractors
SPECIFICATIONS via online download. To gain access to the bid documents, send the following
information to Brennan Hoy at Hoy.Brennan@columbusga.org.
* Company Name * Contact Name * Contact Phone Number
* Company Address * Contact Email
ADDENDA Any and all addenda will be posted on the Bid Opportunities page of the Finance
Department/Purchasing Division, https://www.columbusga.gov/finance/Bid-
Opportunities. Vendors are responsible for periodically visiting the web page for
addenda, both before the due date and prior to submitting a bid.
NO BID RESPONSE If you are not interested in this solicitation, refer to page 3.
Andrea J. McCorvey,
Purchasing Manager
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
e-Notification
The City uses the Georgia Procurement Registry e-notification
system. You must register with GA@WORK (formerly Team
Georgia Marketplace) to receive future procurement notifications
via: https://doas.ga.gov/state-purchasing/getting-started-
supplier.
If you have any questions or encounter any problems while
registering, please contact the State Purchasing Division:
Telephone: 404-657-6000
Email: procurementhelp@doas.ga.gov
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STATEMENT OF "NO BID SUBMISSION"
NOTIFY THE PURCHASING DIVISION IF YOU DO NOT INTEND TO SUBMIT A BID:
TO: Heather Biddle, Buyer
Email BidOpportunities@columbusga.org
We, the undersigned decline to submit a bid for RFB No. 27-0006, for River Road Segment (S.R.
219), for the following reason(s):
Specifications are too "tight", i.e. geared towards one brand or manufacturer (explain below).
There is insufficient time to respond.
We do not offer this product and/or service.
We are unable to meet specifications.
We are unable to meet bond requirements.
Specifications are unclear (explain below).
We are unable to meet insurance requirements.
Other (specify below)
Comments
COMPANY NAME:
AGENT:
DATE:
EMAIL:
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
THE GENERAL PROVISIONS SHALL BE DEEMED AS PART OF THE BID SPECIFICATIONS. The provisions
of the Procurement Ordinance for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, as adopted and amended
by Council, shall apply to all invitations for bids and award of all contracts and is specifically incorporated herein
by reference.
NOTICE TO VENDORS
Per Sec. 2-3.05 of the Procurement Ordinance, neither the mayor nor any member of the Columbus Council shall
submit any bid to the Consolidated Government, nor shall the mayor or any member of the Columbus Council
own or have a substantial pecuniary interest in any business that submits a bid to the Consolidated Government.
Per Sect. 2-3.06 of the Procurement Ordinance, no member of any board or authority or commission or other
independent or subordinate entity of the Consolidated Government shall submit any bid to the Consolidated
Government or have a substantial pecuniary interest in any business that submits a bid to the Consolidated
Government if such bid pertains to the board or authority or commission on which such person holds such
membership.
BID BOND SUBMISSION
Provide a bid surety in the form of a Cashier's Check, Certified Check, or Bid Bond payable to the Consolidated
Government of Columbus, Georgia in the amount of five percent (5%) of the sum of the bid submittal. If submitting
a check, responding vendors must include a copy of the instrument in their DemandStar submission and
mail the physical check. The exterior of the mailed package must display the bid number and bid name and be
addressed to 'Attention: Heather Biddle, Buyer', Columbus Consolidated Government, PO Box 1340, Columbus,
GA 31902. The bid security will be forfeited to the City if successful bidder fails to complete the firearms
transfer within ten (10) calendar days following completion of the required publication dates.
PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS
The successful Bidder shall, without any additional cost to the City, furnish Performance and Payment Bonds, both
in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the total contract amount, within ten (10) calendar days after
notification of award. Such bond shall be issued from a reliable surety company, licensed to do business in the
state of Georgia and acceptable to the City.
BUSINESS LICENSE
The successful contractor shall submit a copy of the Business License (Occupation License) that is required to
conduct business at their location. If awarded the contract, the successful contractor must obtain a business license
from the City of Columbus. However, if the business is located in Georgia and has proof of being properly licensed
by a municipality in Georgia, and paid applicable occupation taxes in that city, the contractor will not be required
to pay occupation taxes in Columbus, GA. If you have questions regarding this requirement, please contact the
Revenue Division at 706-225-3780.
ADDENDA
Each Bidder must include the Addenda Acknowledgment form with their submittal; failure to do so may render the
Bidder's submittal non-responsive and ineligible for further consideration. The Purchasing Division will post any
and all addenda on the Bid Opportunities web page of Columbus Consolidated Government, at
https://www.columbusga.gov/finance/Bid-Opportunities. Bidders are responsible for periodically visiting the web
page, to check for addenda, prior to the bid due date and before submitting a bid.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Columbus Consolidated Government in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252,
42 USC 2000d-42 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of
the Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued
pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into
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pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in
response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin
in consideration for an award.
REJECTION OF BIDS
The Columbus Consolidated Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
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DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, CONCERNS OR NEED
CLARIFICATION ABOUT THIS SOLICITATION?
COMMUNICATION CONCERNING ANY SOLICITATION CURRENTLY
ADVERTISED MUST TAKE PLACE IN WRITTEN FORM AND ADDRESSED TO
THE PURCHASING DIVISION.
ANY INQUIRY RECEIVED BY NOON (12:00 PM) EASTERN TIME, ON THE
FIFTH CALENDAR DAY PRIOR TO THE DATE FIXED FOR THE OPENING
OF BIDS, WILL BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION.
ALL QUESTIONS OR CLARIFICATIONS CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION SHALL BE
SUBMITTED IN WRITING. THE CITY WILL NOT ORALLY OR TELEPHONICALLY
ADDRESS ANY QUESTION OR CLARIFICATION REGARDING BID/PROPOSAL
SPECIFICATIONS. IF A VENDOR VISITS OR CALLS THE PURCHASING DIVISION WITH
SUCH QUESTIONS, HE OR SHE WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO SUBMIT THE QUESTIONS IN
WRITING.
ALL CONTACT CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION SHALL BE MADE THROUGH
THE PURCHASING DIVISION. BIDDERS SHALL NOT CONTACT CITY EMPLOYEES,
DEPARTMENT HEADS, USING AGENCIES, EVALUATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS OR
ELECTED OFFICIALS WITH QUESTIONS OR ANY OTHER CONCERNS ABOUT THE
SOLICITATION. QUESTIONS, CLARIFICATIONS, OR CONCERNS SHALL BE SUBMITTED
TO THE PURCHASING DIVISION IN WRITING. IF IT IS NECESSARY THAT A TECHNICAL
QUESTION NEEDS ADDRESSING, THE PURCHASING DIVISION WILL FORWARD SUCH
TO THE USING AGENCY, WHO WILL SUBMIT A WRITTEN RESPONSE.
THE PURCHASING DIVISION WILL FORWARD WRITTEN RESPONSES TO THE
RESPECTIVE BIDDER OR IF IT BECOMES NECESSARY TO REVISE ANY PART OF THIS
SOLICITATION, A WRITTEN ADDENDUM WILL BE ISSUED TO ALL BIDDERS.
THE CITY IS NOT BOUND BY ANY ORAL REPRESENTATIONS, CLARIFICATIONS, OR
CHANGES MADE TO THE WRITTEN SPECIFICATIONS BY CITY EMPLOYEES, UNLESS
SUCH CLARIFICATION OR CHANGE IS PROVIDED TO THE BIDDERS IN A WRITTEN
ADDENDUM FROM THE PURCHASING MANAGER.
BIDDERS ARE INSTRUCTED TO USE THE ENCLOSED "QUESTION/CLARIFICATION
FORM" TO FAX OR EMAIL QUESTION.
ANY REQUEST, AFTER A SOLICITATION HAS CLOSED AND PENDING AWARD, MUST
ALSO BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO THE PURCHASING DIVISION.
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QUESTION/CLARIFICATION FORM
DATE:
TO: Heather Biddle, Buyer
Email BidOpportunities@ColumbusGA.org
RE: Drag onfly Trail - River Road Segment (S.R. 219) - RFB No. 27-0006
Questions and requests for clarification must be submitted by noon (12:00 PM) Eastern on the fifth calendar day
prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids.
From:
Company Name Website
Representative Email Address
Complete Address City State Zip
Telephone Number Fax Number
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E-VERIFY AFFIDAVIT
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 13-10-91, a public employer shall not enter into a contract for the
performance of services unless the contractor registers and participates in the federal work
authorization program. If a supplier is providing services under a contract with a total
compensation amount of $2,500 or greater, (even if such services will be performed outside of
the State of Georgia), DOAS requires a notarized affidavit from the supplier attesting to the
following:
(A) The affiant has registered with, is authorized to use, and uses the federal work authorization
program;
(B) The user identification number and date of authorization for the affiant;
(C) The affiant will continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the
contract period; and
(D) The affiant will contract for the physical performance of services in satisfaction of such
contract only with subcontractors who present an affidavit to the contractor with the same
information required by subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of this paragraph.
Additional information regarding the State's E-Verify requirements can be found at:
https://www.audits2.ga.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/13-10-91.pdf.
A completed, notarized/stamped E-Verify Affidavit must be included with sealed
proposal; failure to do so will render the firm's or individual's proposal non-responsive
and ineligible for award consideration.
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CONTRACTOR E-VERIFY AFFIDAVIT
By executing this affidavit, the undersigned contractor verifies its compliance with O.C.G.A. 13-10-91,
stating affirmatively that the individual, firm or corporation which is engaged in the physical performance of services
on behalf of Columbus Consolidated Government has registered with, is authorized to use and uses the federal work
authorization program commonly known as E-Verify, or any subsequent replacement program, in accordance with
the applicable provisions and deadlines established in O.C.G.A. 13-10-91. Furthermore, the undersigned contractor
will continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the contract period and the undersigned
contractor will contract for the physical performance of services in satisfaction of such contract only with
subcontractors who present an affidavit to the contractor with the information required by O.C.G.A. 13-10-91(b).
Contractor hereby attests that its federal work authorization user identification number and date of authorization are
as follows:
Company ID Number (numerical, 4-7 digits) Date of Authorization
**See www.everify.gov to access your E-Verify Company Identification Number.
Name and Address of Contractor
Dragonfly Trail - River Road Segment (S.R. 219); RFB No. 27-0006
Name of Project
Columbus Consolidated Government
Name of Public Employer
I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on , ___, 20___ in (city), ______(state).
Signature of Authorized Officer or Agent
Printed Name and Title of Authorized Officer or Agent
Subscribed and sworn before me on this the day of ,20 .
NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires:
A properly completed, stamped/notarized E-Verify Affidavit must be included with sealed proposal;
failure to do so will render the firm's proposal non-responsive and ineligible for further consideration.
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GEORGIA SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION COMPLIANCE"
Subcontractor Affidavit under O.C.G.A. 13-10-91(b)(3)
By executing this affidavit, the undersigned subcontractor verifies its compliance with O.C.G.A. 13-10-91, stating
affirmatively that the individual, firm or corporation which is engaged in the physical performance of services under a
contract with
_________________________________________________________
(Name of Contractor)
on behalf of Columbus Consolidated Government has registered with, is authorized to use and uses the federal
work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify, or any subsequent replacement program, in
accordance with the applicable provisions and deadlines established in O.C.G.A. 13-10-91. Furthermore,
the undersigned subcontractor will continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the
contract period and the undersigned subcontractor will contract for the physical performance of services in
satisfaction of such contract only with sub-subcontractors who present an affidavit to the subcontractor with
the information required by O.C.G.A. 13-10-91(b). Additionally, the undersigned subcontractor will forward
notice of the receipt of an affidavit from a sub-subcontractor to the contractor within five business days of
receipt. If the undersigned subcontractor receives notice that a sub-subcontractor has received an affidavit
from any other contracted sub-subcontractor, the undersigned subcontractor must forward, within five business
days of receipt, a copy of the notice to the contractor. Subcontractor hereby attests that its federal work
authorization user identification number and date of authorization are as follows:
Company ID Number (numerical, 4-7 digits) Date of Authorization
Columbus Consolidated Government
Name of Public Employer Name of Contractor
Dragonfly Trail - River Road Segment (S.R. 219) RFB No. 27-0006
Name of Project
I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on __________________, ___, 20___ in __________________________ (city), ____ (state).
_________________________________
Signature of Authorized Officer or Agent
___________________________________________
Printed Name and Title of Authorized Officer or Agent
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME
ON THIS THE ______ DAY OF _________________________, 20_____.
_________________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires:
_________________________________
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