Pigeon Creek Road Culvert

Location:	Georgia
Posted:	Aug 13, 2026
Due:	Sep 14, 2026
Agency:	Meriwether County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
Solicitation No:	2026-02
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Bid Number:	2026-02
Bid Title:	Pigeon Creek Road Culvert
Category:	Open Bids
Status:	Open

Description:

REQUEST FOR BID PROPOSALÂ
MERIWETHER COUNTY 2025 LRA CULVERT PROJECT Pigeon Creek Culvert
Meriwether County is accepting bids for the replacement of 1 culvert on Pigeon Creek Road over Pigeon Creek in Meriwether County, Georgia.Please email County Administrator John Gorton at For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. for a full copy of the Bid Package. You may also pick up a copy of the Bid Package at Meriwether County Administration Office, 17234 Roosevelt Highway, Building B, Greenville, GA 30222. Meriwether County will accept sealed bids until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 2026. Bids are to be sealed and delivered to the Meriwether County Administration Office, 17234 Roosevelt Highway, Building B, Greenville, GA 30222. All Bids are to be sealed and clearly marked on exterior of Bid as outlined in the bid documents.

Publication Date/Time:

8/13/2026 9:00 AM

Closing Date/Time:

Open Until Contracted

Contact Person:

John Gorton
j.gorton@meriwethercountyga.gov

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MERIWETHER COUNTY 2026 CULVERT PROJECT

PIGEON CREEK 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

Pigeon Creek 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. The work zone extends approximately 200 feet along Pigeon Creek Road. Heading northeast

from Old Woodbury Road, the site is located approximately 2,112 feet from the intersection.

Alternatively, heading southeast from the Prather Barnes Road intersection, the site is approximately 600

feet away.

Scope of Work & Technical Specifications: The Contractor shall remove two existing 120-inch

Corrugated Concrete/Metal Pipes (CCMP) and replace them with a new 4-barrel, 10' x 10' concrete box

culvert. Roadway restoration requires the installation of asphalt paving measuring 200 feet in length by 20

feet in width across the disturbed work zone. To ensure long-term slope and structure stabilization, the

Contractor shall place Type 3 rip-rap around the new culvert barrels at both the inlet and outlet locations.

Contractor Responsibilities & Requirements: Prior to fabrication or installation, the Contractor must

field-verify all site elevations and horizontal measurements to ensure correct pipe lengths and proper

shoulder alignments are achieved. Traffic control must be managed carefully, and the Contractor is

permitted to close only one project site at a time. Upon completion, a comprehensive photographic record

documenting critical construction milestone, specifically detailing the stone bedding, backfill compaction,

and final rip-rap placement, must be submitted to the County.

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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

Pigeon Creek

Headed NE From Old

Woodbury Rd 2112 feet or

Prather Barnes intersection SE

600 feet to work zone

200 ft

Replace two 120”

CCMP pipe with 4

barrel 10x10 box

culvert with type 3 rip-

rap around the inlet and

outlet of new culvert.

Restore asphalt 200 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.

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Any test ordered under the supervision of the County that fails to meet standards and retesting required,

will be at the contractor’s expense.

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.

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