Description
The Lee County Board of Commissioners is soliciting sealed written bids from qualified contractors to resurface and widen approximately 2.69 mi of Fussell Road (U.S. 82 to Palmyra Rd) in Leesburg, GA. Work includes milling, adding 100 lb/yd² of OGI, applying a 12.5 mm asphalt overlay (165 lb/yd²), installing thermoplastic striping, rumble strips, stop bars, shoulder grading, and related traffic control measures. A mandatory pre‑bid conference is required, and the contract must be executed within 60 days of award, with liquidated damages for late completion. Bidders must provide performance and payment bonds, insurance, and various affidavits.
• Project length: 2.69 mi; average width 22‑48 ft; 52 driveways (28 concrete)
• Scope: milling, widening (minimum 9″ edge), OGI stabilization, 12.5 mm asphalt overlay, striping, rumble strips, stop bars, shoulder work
• Mandatory pre‑bid meeting: Oct 6, 2026 (2 PM) in Leesburg, GA
• Bid submission deadline: Oct 20, 2026 (10 AM) – sealed bids only
• Award notice: Not specified; work must start within 90 days of award and be completed within 60 days of notice to proceed
• Bonds/Insurance: 10 % bid bond, performance & payment bonds, $1 M general liability, $1 M automobile liability, workers’ comp, drug‑free workplace certification, E‑Verify affidavit
• Payment: Mobilization 50 % at start, 50 % at completion; monthly progress payments with 10 % retainage
• Contractor must be GDOT‑certified and comply with GA Dept. of Transportation specs and local regulations.