Taxiway A2 Relocation (Modified to Pavement Removal)

The estimated construction budget for this project is 70-100K. AIP-000XX Taxiway A2 Relocation (Modified to Pavement Removal). In general, the improvements on which bids are requested will require the following major construction items: o Remove existing apron pavement, full depth. o Remove existing taxiway lighting and signage. o Electrical for lighting and signage connection. o Regrade in-field areas for positive drainage. o Taxiway centerline striping obliteration and marking. o Seeding and Mulching. Contractors bidding need not be pre-qualified but shall be qualified to do the work. A Bidder's bond must be executed on the form furnished by the Owner, and the required bond, cash, cashier's check, or certified check must accompany each proposal, in the amount of 5% of the total amount of the proposal. A 100% performance bond and a 100% payment bond will be required of the Contractor at time of contract execution. A Georgia Resident Agent must countersign all bonds from a surety company authorized by law to do business in this State pursuant to a current certificate of authority to transact surety business by the Commissioner of Insurance; no bond shall be approved unless the surety is on the United States Department of Treasury's list of approved bond sureties. All proposals submitted in accordance with the instructions presented herein will be subject to evaluation. Bids may be held by the City of Covington of Covington, GA for a period not to exceed one-hundred twenty (120) calendar days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of evaluating bids prior to award of contract. Award of contract will be based on the lowest aggregate sum proposal (for the award option that is in the Owner's best interest based on available Federal Funding) submitted from those bidders that are confirmed as being responsive and responsible. Contractors bidding shall bid all items. The right is reserved, by the Owner, to reject any and all bids and to waive any or all irregularities, technicalities, informality or any information in the bids received. The successful bidder will be required to furnish separate performance and payment bonds, each in an amount equal to 100% of the contract. Prospective Bidders are hereby advised that award of contract is contingent upon owner receiving Federal funding assistance under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). DBE Requirement: This project is subject to the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation. The owner has established a contract participation goal of 0 percent for small business concerns owned and controlled by certified socially and economically disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE). The Owner's award of this contract is conditioned upon Bidder or Offeror satisfying the good faith effort requirements of 49 CFR 26.53. Parties then interested in submitting an official bid must contact Benesch (404-850-2481) and request an official hard-copy bid booklet. The electronic documents on the Engineer hosted FTP site do not contain the official bid booklet. Contractors must obtain an official hard-copy bid booklet from Benesch to submit a bid. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.

Division 31 -	Earthwork, Grading, Earthwork Methods.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Rigid Paving, Fences and Gates, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Instrumentation and Control for Utilities, Water Utilities, Water Utility Distribution Piping, Water Utility Distribution Equipment, Disinfecting of Water Utility Distribution, Water Utility Storage Tanks.
Division 34 -	Transportation, Airfield Signaling and Control Equipment.