Description
The City of Valdosta is soliciting sealed bids for the design‑build construction of comprehensive storm‑water drainage improvements along Lakeland Avenue. The scope includes curb and gutter work, storm‑pipe installation, sidewalk reconstruction, dredging of One Mile Branch, and the construction of two new stormwater retention ponds (1.25 ac and 0.5 ac). The contract will be awarded on a unit‑price basis with monthly progress payments and a performance period of 300 calendar days. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre‑bid conference on September 8, 2026, and submit sealed bids by September 24, 2026. Required bid guarantees include a 5 % bid bond (unless the bid is ≤ $25,000) and performance/payment bonds equal to the contract price. All bidders must provide notarized non‑collusive and Georgia Security & Immigration affidavits.
• Stormwater drainage upgrades (curb, gutter, pipes, sidewalks) on Lakeland Ave.
• Dredging of existing One Mile Branch channel.
• Construction of a 1.25‑acre regional pond and a 0.5‑acre pond behind the Senior Center.
• Unit‑price contract; payments based on actual quantities measured.
• 300‑day contract duration; mandatory pre‑bid meeting Sep 8, 2026.
• Bid submission deadline Sep 24, 2026, 10:00 AM ET.
• Required bid bond (≥5 % of bid) and performance/payment bonds (100 % of contract price).
• Primary contact: Sherri Milligan, Buyer Contact, [email protected], (229) 259‑3530.