Wooden Bridge Repairs

While Pickens favorite wooden bridge is still currently closed for repairs, the bridge is still open to pedestrians so feel free to take a stroll across it.

Access to The Woodbridge Inn restaurant is still available by taking a short detour through Chambers Street or Birch Street.

Pickens County government has made a statement that they are currently working towards repairs as they are currently accepting bid applications.

CITY OF JASPER PROJECT NO. 2017-002

WOOD BRIDGE PROJECT

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Separate sealed Bids for the construction of PROJECT NO. 2017-002 WOOD BRIDGE PROJECT will be received by the City of Jasper, 200 Burnt Mountain Road, Jasper GA 30143, until 1:00 pm local time on the 20th day of July 2017 at said place publicly opened and read aloud.

The work to be done consists of timber cap at Abutment 1 needs to be replaced, Beam 9 in span 3 has impact damage, Beam 8 in span 4 has full depth split, Pile 6 at Bent 5 to be replaced, Undermined footing of Pile 2 at Bent 3 due to erosion and Replace rotting timber curb where necessary.

The winning bidder will be required to do the following:

1. Provide a performance bond equal to the amount of the bid.
2. Provide the City a copy of certificate of insurance with the City as additional insured.
3. After the award of the contract and before the start of work, you will be required to attend a pre-construction conference with representatives of the City. The conference will serve to acquaint the participants with the general plan for the repairs of the bridge and to discuss any special conditions that the City may have that may alter the original bid price.

No bids will be received or accepted after the above specified time for the opening of Bids. Bids submitted after the designated hour will be deemed invalid and returned unopened to the Bidder. The City of Jasper has the right to refuse any and all bids presented by all contractors.

Copies of bidding documents can be found or at the City of Jasper office.

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