Description
The Ware County Board of Commissioners is seeking sealed bids for the design‑build installation of street and drainage improvements on Pine Forest Road and Deerwood Road in Waycross, GA. The work is funded by the FY 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program (Grant No. 25p‑y‑148‑1‑6809) administered by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. Bids must be submitted by 11:00 AM on November 23, 2026, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The project is subject to HUD Section 3 requirements, meaning the contractor must provide employment and subcontracting opportunities to low‑income residents and Section 3‑qualified businesses. All required forms (Section 3 Self‑Certification, Action Plan, etc.) must be included with the bid. The contract includes all materials, labor, tools, equipment, and incidentals needed to complete the roadway and storm‑drain work.
• Scope: pavement, resurfacing, storm‑drain installation, and related civil works on two county roadways.
• Funding: Federal CDBG funds administered through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
• Procurement: Sealed bid, low‑bid award; bids opened publicly at the County Commissioners’ Office.
• Mandatory compliance: HUD Section 3 employment and subcontracting preferences.
• Submission: Mail or deliver to James Shubert, County Administrator, 305 Oak Street, Waycross, GA 31501.
• Key dates: Bid opening Nov 23, 2026 11:00 AM; start of work to be determined after award.