John Brown Road Culvert
| Location: | Georgia |
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| Posted: | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Due: | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Agency: | Meriwether County |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | 2026-01 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
| Bid Number: |
2026-01
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| Bid Title: |
John Brown Road Culvert
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| Category: | Open Bids |
| Status: | Open |
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MERIWETHER COUNTY 2026 CULVERT PROJECT
JOHN BROWN ROAD
BIDDERS ARE ADVISED TO THOROUGHLY UNDERSTAND THE GENERAL CONDITIONS
AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS, PRIOR TO SUBMITTING THEIR BID.
I. GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. QUALIFICATIONS
1. Bids will be considered only from experienced and well-equipped Contractor engaged in work
of this type and magnitude.
2. Bidders may be required to submit evidence setting forth qualifications, which entitle him to
consideration as a responsible Contractor. A list of work of similar character successfully
completed within the last two years may be required giving the location, size and listing equipment
available for use on this work. Before accepting any bid, the County may require evidence of the
Contractor's financial ability to successfully perform the work to be accomplished under the
contract.
3. All questions concerning the project shall be addressed in writing to John Gorton, at
j.gorton@meriwethercountyga.gov. no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2026.
B. GUARANTEE TO ACCOMPANY BID
1. Bids must be accompanied by a certified check or cashier's check or acceptable bid bond
(Meriwether County form provided) in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount
bid per section and made payable to Board of Commissioners of Meriwether County. Failure to
use Meriwether County form may result in bid being deemed non-responsive. Failure to submit
a bid bond or certified check or cashier’s check will be cause for rejection.
C. SUBMITTING BIDS
Bids will be accepted by the Meriwether County Board of Commissioners, at 17234 Roosevelt
Hwy, Bldg. B, Greenville, GA 30222, until 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 14, 2026. Bids received
after the designated time will not be considered.
1. Bids should be submitted in a sealed envelope with the following information clearly typed or
printed on the outside:
Meriwether County Board of Commissioners
Your Company Name
John Brown Culvert
D. AUTHORITY TO SIGN
The Bidder should ensure that the legal and proper name of his proprietorship, firm, partnership or
corporation is printed or typed in the space provided on the Schedule of Items.
E. RIGHTS RESERVED
1. Meriwether County reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive informalities and to re-
advertise. It is understood that all Bids are made subject to this agreement, that Meriwether
County reserves the right to decide which Bid it deems lowest and best, and in arriving at this
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decision, full consideration will be given to the reputation of the Bidder, his financial
responsibility, and work of this type successfully completed.
2. Bidders are advised to examine any Plans and Specifications carefully and to make examinations
of the site of the proposed work as are necessary to familiarize themselves with local conditions,
which may affect the proposed work. Bidders are also advised to inform themselves fully in regard
to conditions under which the work will be performed. Meriwether County will not be responsible
for Bidder’s errors or misjudgment, nor for any information on local conditions or general laws
and regulations.
3. Any unauthorized additions, conditions, limitations, or provisions attached to the Bid shall render
it informal and may be cause for rejection.
4. No Bids may be withdrawn after submission for a period of 60 days after the date set for opening
thereof.
5. Meriwether County reserves the right to reject any and all bids from any person, firm, or
corporation who is in arrears in any department or obligation to Meriwether County, Georgia.
6. Individuals, firms and businesses seeking an award of a Meriwether County contract may not
initiate or continue any verbal or written communications regarding a solicitation with any County
officer, elected official, employee or other County representative without permission of the
County Administrator between the date of the issuance of the solicitation and the date of the final
contract award by the Board of Commissioners. The County Administrator will review violations.
If determined that such communication has compromised the competitive process, the offer
submitted by the individual, firm or business may be disqualified from consideration for award.
F. AWARD OF CONTRACT
1. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder whose bid will be
most advantageous to Meriwether County with price and other factors considered.
2. Prior to award of the contract, the successful bidder will be required to submit a construction
schedule to the County, demonstrating the bidder’s ability to commence, proceed, and complete
in a timely manner. A bidder’s failure to demonstrate the ability to proceed as required may result
in the award to the next low, responsive and responsible bidder, as deemed in the County's best
interest.
3. Prior to execution of a contract, a Contract Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each equal to
100% of the Contract amount per section, must be provided by the successful Bidder by a surety
company qualified to do business in the State of Georgia and satisfactory to Meriwether County.
G. RETAINAGE
1. Retainage on work completed will be withheld by Meriwether County as follows:
A. The county shall retain 5% of the gross value of the completed work, indicated by current
estimates, until all pay items are substantially completed.
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MERIWETHER COUNTY PROJECT DESCRIPTION
H. Project Location: The work zone extends approximately 150 feet along Upper Cove Road.
Heading east from Cove Road, the project site is located approximately 4,752 feet from the intersection.
Alternatively, heading west from the opposite approach on Cove Road, the site is approximately 1,096
feet away.
Scope of Work & Technical Specifications: The Contractor shall remove the existing deteriorated
triple-barrel 72-inch Corrugated Concrete/Metal Pipe (CCMP) culverts and replace them with a new
triple-barrel, 8' x 8' concrete box culvert system. Roadway restoration shall include asphalt paving
measuring approximately 150 feet in length by 20 feet in width across the disturbed work zone.
Contractor Responsibilities & Requirements: Prior to fabrication or installation, the Contractor shall
field-verify all site elevations, dimensions, and horizontal measurements to ensure proper culvert sizing,
alignment, and roadway tie-ins. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining appropriate traffic
control throughout construction and coordinating any necessary road closures with the County. Upon
completion, the Contractor shall provide a comprehensive photographic record documenting critical
construction milestones, including foundation and bedding preparation, backfill placement and
compaction, culvert installation, and final roadway restoration.
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H. LOCATION, WORK AND SITE
2. The site of the proposed work is at the stated location(s) within Meriwether County, Georgia. A
list of proposed roads is included in these specifications and a description of work to be performed
is attached.
Work
Road Name
From
Zone
Description of Work
John Brown Road
From Upper Cove Road Head
East 4,752 feet or from Cove
Road head West 1096 feet
150 ft
Replace deteriorated
triple barrel 72” CCMP
culverts with triple
barrel 8’x8’ concrete
box culverts. Asphalt is
150 feet in length by 20
feet in width.
3. The Contractor shall accept the site in its present condition and carry out all work in accordance
with the requirements of the specifications as directed by the County.
4. The Contractor, before submitting a bid, is advised to visit the site, and acquaint himself with the
actual conditions and the location of any or all obstructions that may exist on the site.
5. The Contract Documents contain the provisions required for the completion of the work to be
performed pursuant to this Contract. Information obtained from an Officer, agent, or employee of
Meriwether County or any other person shall not affect the risks or obligations assumed by the
Contractor or relieve him from fulfilling any of the conditions of the Contract. Each Bidder is
responsible for inspecting the site and for reading and being thoroughly familiar with the Contract
Documents. The failure or omission of any Bidder to so familiarize himself shall in no way relieve
any Bidder from any obligation in respect to his Bid.
6. The Contractor is responsible for the location of above and below ground utilities and
structures, which may be affected by the work.
I. COMPLIANCE WITH OSHA STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS
The work connected with this Contract shall be performed in accordance with all applicable OSHA
regulations and standards including any additions or revisions thereto until the job is completed and
accepted by Meriwether County.
J. INSPECTION
Meriwether County does not commit to have a full-time inspection or testing of work while in progress
or at sources of materials furnished. Any lack of inspection and/or testing will in no way relieve the
Contractor of his responsibility to provide quality workmanship in accordance with the Specifications.
Any test ordered under the supervision of the County that fails to meet standards and retesting required,
will be at the contractor’s expense.
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K. GENERAL BOND REQUIREMENTS
1. Bid Bonds - Amount of bond should be 5% of contract amount. Meriwether County form attached.
Failure to use Meriwether County Bid Bond Form may result in bid being deemed non-responsive
and automatic rejection may occur.
2. Performance Bond - (Supplied by successful vendor) - Amount of bond should be 100% of
contract amount.
3. Payment, Labor and Materials Bonds - (Supplied by successful vendor) - Amount of bond should
be 100% of contract amount.
4. Bonding Company must be authorized to do business by the Georgia Secretary of State and by the
Office of Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner.
5. An original/certified copy of the Bonding Company's Certificate of Authority must be attached to
bond. The Certificate of Authority may be obtained from the State of Georgia.
6. Bonding Company must have a minimum AM Best rating of A-10 or higher.
7. Bonding Company must be listed in the Department of the Treasury's publication of companies
holding Certificates of Authority as acceptable surety on Federal Bonds and as acceptable
reinsuring companies. (Dept. Circular 570; 1992 Revision).
L. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
1. Successful vendor is required to do the following within ten (10) days of Notice of Award:
A. Return to County Administrator contract documents executed by the authorized
representative and attested by the corporate secretary treasurer.
B. Provide Insurance certificates as specified in the bid documents.
C. Provide bonding as required by the bid documents.
2. Failure to execute the Contract, Contract Performance Bond and Payment Bond, or furnish
satisfactory proof of carriage of the insurance required within ten days after the date of Notice of
Award of the Contract may be just cause for the annulment of the award and for the forfeiture of
the bid guaranty to Meriwether County, not as a penalty, but as liquidation of damages sustained.
At the discretion of the County, the award may then be made to the next lowest, responsible bidder,
or the work may be re-advertised or constructed by County forces. The Contract and Contract
Bonds shall be executed in duplicate.
3. The contractor shall furnish, install, maintain and remove all necessary traffic signs, barricades,
lights, signals, cones and other traffic control devices, and all flagging and other means of traffic
protection and guidance as required by the Standard Specifications of the Georgia Department of
Transportation and Special Provision 150. Such work shall be considered incidental to the overall
contract, and no additional compensation will be made.
4. Statutory Workers' Compensation Insurance
A. Employers Liability:
a) Bodily Injury by Accident - $500,000 each accident
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