Hardscape Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice states that sealed bids will be received electronically or at the office of LJA Engineering, Inc. until 11:00 a. m. local time, Thursday, April 16, 2026.

The bid notice states that the successful bidder, if any, will be the responsible bidder, which in the board's judgment will be most advantageous to the district and result in the best and most economical completion of the project.

A non-mandatory prebid conference will be held remotely on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 11:00 a. m. local time.

The contract time for completion is sixty 60 consecutive calendar days from the date specified in the district's notice to proceed.

The district shall pay the contractor ninetyfive percent 95 of the value of the work performed, less previous payments and amounts withheld, within thirty 30 days after approval of the application for payment.

Contractor warrants all work furnished against all defects for a period of one 1 year after the later of the acceptance by the district's governing board or the date of commissioning.

The district shall award the contract to the lowest responsive responsible bidder.

Bidders must be licensed by the state of California and registered as a public works contractor with the department of industrial relations.

Liquidated damages are $1,**** per day for each day of delay beyond the prescribed completion time. Penalties also apply for failure to pay prevailing wages or submit certified payroll records.

Site examinations may be performed during any and all site visits indicated in the notice to bidders, and bidders must fill all holes and clean up the site upon completion of their explorations.

Contractor shall provide physical examples that illustrate materials, products, equipment, finishes, colors, or workmanship as samples, which when approved, establish standards by which portions of the work will be judged.

Any bid protest must be submitted in writing to the district before 5:00 p. m. of the fifth 5th business day following bid opening.

The time allowed for substantial completion is 90 consecutive days from the date specified in the notice to proceed for each applicable phase of this project.

The terms and time for payment are set forth in the agreement. Requests for payments are due by the fifth 5th of the month for payment by the twentieth 20th of the month less 5 retainage.

Bidders shall inform themselves concerning Georgia laws and comply with same.

Nonrefundable liquidated damages in the amount of 500 per calendar day will be deducted from monies due the contractor in the event that a portion of the work remains incomplete beyond the agreed upon contract completion date.

A mandatory prebid meeting will be held to provide prospective bidders with an overview of the project scope, site conditions, and bidding requirements. Attendance at this prebid meeting is mandatory. Only bidders who are present and sign the official attendance sheet will be considered responsible and eligible to submit a bid. Late arrival: bidders arriving more than 15 minutes after the scheduled start time will not be permitted to sign in and will be deemed noncompliant. Failure to attend the mandatory prebid meeting and site visit will result in an automatic disqualification of the bid.

All questions as to the interpretation of the project documents must be submitted via email to dana mckinzie at ***@***. *. * questions submitted by the following due date will be published in an addendum and distributed to the plan holders. Questions due: April 20, 2026, by 4:00 pm