BL099-26 Resurfacing of Major County Roads on a Term Contract

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is soliciting competitive sealed bids from qualified contractors for the Resurfacing of Major County Roads on a Term Contract for the Department of Transportation.

The Contract will be an "Open End" type to provide for the requirements of Gwinnett County on an as needed basis. [...] Each section will be awarded to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder.

The work will be divided into three (3) sections: North, West, and South. [...] This term contract covers only those existing roads scheduled for resurfacing by the Gwinnett County Road Maintenance Division, or being constructed by in-house construction forces, and in no way pertains to any asphalt work being performed on new construction or widening projects being built for Gwinnett County by private contractors.

Road Patching

Road Patching, as described herein, shall apply to the removal and replacement of failed areas, as indicated by the Engineer, on roads scheduled for resurfacing.

Mill Asphaltic Concrete Pavement

This work shall consist of Milling and removing existing asphaltic concrete pavement prior to resurfacing, at locations designated by the Engineer, primarily to minimize material build-up above existing curb and gutter.

Asphalt-Rubber Crack Fill

This work shall consist of cleaning and filling cracks in existing asphaltic concrete pavement with rubber asphalt in advance of resurfacing, at locations designated by the Engineer.

Shoulder Reconstruction

This work shall consist of preparation, construction, grading, hydro seeding and maintaining grass shoulders adjacent to the pavement edge, on those particular roads designated in this contract.

Manhole Adjustment & Water Valve Box Adjustment

Structures, both manholes and water valves, shall be adjusted within 30 days after the road is resurfaced.

Production Requirements

The successful bidder will be required to commence work within ten (10) calendar days from receipt of the Notice to Proceed and must carry on with utmost diligence in order to complete the work at the earliest possible date.

Submission

Bids should be typed or submitted in ink and returned in a sealed container marked on the outside with the BL099-26# and Company Name. Bids will be received until **2:50 P.M. local time on December 7, 2026**. Bids will be publicly opened and read at 3:00 P.M. The bid opening will be virtual ONLY. All bids should be submitted in duplicate. Each Section should be submitted in separate envelopes.

Scoring

Award will be made to the contractor(s) submitting the lowest responsive and responsible bid. Bids may be split or awarded in entirety.

Bonds and Insurance

All suppliers must submit with bid, a bid bond, certified check or cashier's check in the amount of **five percent (5%)** of the total bid. Successful supplier will be required to meet insurance requirements, submit a one hundred percent (100%) performance bond and a one hundred percent (100%) payment bond. The bid bond, payment bond, and performance bond must have an A.M. Best rating of A-5 or higher.

Term

Contract will begin on the issuance date of the Notice to Proceed and continue through December 31, 2027.

Site Visits

The successful 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.