The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will be accepting sealed bids to remove and replace the pedestrian bridge located at Hurricane Shoals Park at 416 Hurricane Shoals Road in Maysville, GA 30558, until Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM. The scope of this work consists of the removal of the existing pedestrian bridge and boardwalk and the construction of a new Pedestrian Overpass Bridge and Timber Boardwalk. At time of bid submission deadline, the sealed bids will be opened and read in the Finance Department Conference Room of the Jackson County Administrative Building at 4965 Jackson Parkway, Jefferson, Georgia 30549. Bids received after the due date and time will not be accepted or considered. One (1) original and two (2) copies of the Request for Bid must be submitted. A 5% bid bond must be submitted with the bid. Performance and payment bond in the amount of 100% of the contract price will be required if the contract is awarded. The bid bond, payment bond, and performance bond must have an A.M. Best rating of A-10 or higher. Failure to submit a bid bond with the proper rating will result in the bid being deemed non-responsive. All interested bidders must download the bid package and bid form from the Jackson County web site or at www.vendorregistrycom. Contact persons regarding the project are Kevin Poe, County Manager, kpoe@jacksoncountygov.com and Barry Vickery, Project Manager, bvickery@jacksoncountygov.com and questions regarding the bid process should be directed to Kenneth Morris, Purchasing Manager, at 706-367-6309 or kmorris@jacksoncountygov.com. All questions and inquiries should be submitted in writing via email by September 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM. A complete set of plans and bidding documents may be purchased from Atlas Technical Consultants LLC for $ 40.00 per set (non refundable): Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC., 2450 Commerce Avenue, Suite 100, Duluth, Georgia 30096-8910, Phone 770/728-9100 *See attachment for full description.
Background
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners is seeking bids for the removal and replacement of the pedestrian bridge at Hurricane Shoals Park, located at 416 Hurricane Shoals Road, Maysville, GA 30558. This project aims to enhance public access and safety within the park, aligning with the county's commitment to maintaining and improving recreational facilities for its residents.
Work Details
The scope of work includes the removal of the existing pedestrian bridge and boardwalk, followed by the construction of a new Pedestrian Overpass Bridge and Timber Boardwalk. The contractor must ensure that all work complies with the Georgia Department of Transportation Standard Specifications Construction of Transportation Systems, 2021 Edition, along with any applicable supplemental specifications.
The project requires a completion date set for March 31, 2026. Contractors are required to submit a fully signed and sealed design by a professional engineer registered in Georgia for approval prior to fabrication. All bidders must identify the manufacturer/supplier of the pedestrian bridge as part of their bid submission.
Period of Performance
The contract work is expected to commence within ten (10) calendar days from receipt of Notice to Proceed and must be completed by March 31, 2026.
Place of Performance
The work will be performed at Hurricane Shoals Park located at 416 Hurricane Shoals Road, Maysville, GA 30558.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to five percent (5%) of their total bid amount. A performance bond and payment bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price will be required upon award. All bonds must have an A.M. Best rating of A-10 or higher.
Bidders must also provide proof of insurance coverage including Workers' Compensation and General Liability insurance as specified in the solicitation documents.
