Title 32 — Title 32
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O.C.G.A. § 32-4-1 Classification of public roads
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For purposes of jurisdiction and administration, the public roads of Georgia shall be divided and classified in accordance with the three types of classifications provided in this Code section: (1) State highway system. The state highway system shall consist of those public roads…
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-112 Contracts with state agencies and adjoining counties
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(a) A contract with a state agency is subject to those limitations of subparagraph (d)(1)(A) and paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of Code Section 32-2-61. (b)(1) A municipality may contract with any county in which part of the municipality lies for the construction and maintenance…
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-114 Required letting of contracts by public bid
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Except as authorized by Code Section 32-4-113, all contracts shall be let by public bid. History. — Code 1933, § 95A-835, enacted by Ga. L. 1973, p. 947, § 1.
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-115 Advertising for bids
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(a) Notwithstanding any provision of Code Section 36-39-10 to the contrary, on all contracts to be let by public bid a municipality shall advertise for competitive sealed bids for at least two weeks. The public advertisement shall be inserted once a week in such newspapers wherei…
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-116 Payment by bidder to cover costs
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A municipality may require each bidder to pay a reasonable sum sufficient to cover the cost to the municipality, where applicable, of the bid proposal form, the contract, and its specifications. History. — Code 1933, § 95A-837, enacted by Ga. L. 1973, p. 947, § 1. 32-4-117. Propo…
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-117 Proposal guaranty by bidder
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(a) A municipality may require that each bid on a particular contract, as a prerequisite to the bid being considered, be accompanied by a proposal guaranty in the form of a certified check or other acceptable security payable to the municipality for an amount deemed by the munici…
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-119 Bonds of successful bidder
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Notwithstanding any provision of Chapter 91 of Title 36 to the contrary, where the contract price is $5,000.00 or more, no construction contract of a municipality, other than a contract solely for engineering or other professional services, shall be valid unless the contractor fi…
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-120 Failure to take bonds; liability of municipality
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If the payment bond required by Code Section 32-4-119 is not taken, the municipality then shall be liable to subcontractors, laborers, materialmen, and other persons, as provided in Part 4 of Article 3 of 190 32-4-120 STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL ROADS 32-4-123 Chapter 91 of Titl…
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-121 Failure of successful bidder to sign contract or furnish bonds
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If the successful bidder fails to sign the contract or furnish the bonds required under authority of Code Section 32-4-119, his proposal guaranty, if one had been required by the municipality, will become the property of the municipality as liquidated damages. The contract then m…
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-122 Oath by successful bidder
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A successful bidder, before commencing the work, shall execute a written oath, as required by subsection (e) of Code Section 36-91-22, stating that he has not violated such Code section which makes it unlawful to restrict competitive bidding. History. — Code 1933, § 95A-843, enac…
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-123 Other laws applicable to part
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Except as indicated to the contrary in this part, Chapter 91 of Title 36 shall not apply to this part. History. — Code 1933, § 95A-844, enacted by Ga. L. 1973, p. 947, § 1; Ga. L. 2000, p. 498, § 16; Ga. L. 2001, p. 820, § 10. 191 T.32, C.5 HIGHWAYS, BRIDGES, AND FERRIES 32-5-1 C…
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-2 Official map, list, and records; rules and regulations
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(a)(1) The department shall prepare an official map showing all public roads on the state highway system. Changes to the state highway system shall be recorded on this map as soon as is reasonably possible; and such map, as it is periodically revised, shall be filed with the Secr…
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-20 Composition of state highway system
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The state highway system shall consist of an integrated network of arterials and of other public roads or bypasses serving as the major collectors therefor. No public road shall be designated as a part of the state highway system unless it meets at least one of the following requ…
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-21 Designation of roads as part of state highway system
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Whenever the board, or the commissioner when the board is not in session, deems it necessary and in the public interest to have a new or existing public road designated as part of the state highway system, whether as additional mileage or as part of a substitution or relocation, …
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-22 Creation of Developmental Highway System
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(a) There is created as a part of the state highway system a system of public roads to be known as the Developmental Highway System which shall consist of the following road corridors (not in order of priority): (1) Appalachian; (2) The South Georgia Parkway; (3) U.S. 27; (4) U.S…
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-24 Alternative tourism routes; welcome centers authorized
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(a) The board shall designate as alternative tourism routes roads that are a part of the state highway system that traverse the state and pass through or in close proximity to historic sites or tourist attractions in the state. Interstate highways that traverse the state shall no…
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-3 Naming state roads, bridges, or interchanges
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No state agency shall name or rename any state road, bridge, interchange, or any part of a road in honor of, or with the name of, any person unless such action is approved by a joint resolution or Act of the General Assembly which is approved by the Governor or becomes law withou…
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-41 Duties
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The duties of a county with respect to its county road system, unless otherwise expressly limited by law, shall include but not be limited to the following: (1) A county shall plan, designate, improve, manage, control, construct, and maintain an adequate county road system and sh…
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-42 Powers
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The powers of a county with respect to its county road system, unless otherwise expressly limited by law, shall include but not be limited to the following: (1) A county shall have the authority to negotiate, let, and enter into contracts with any person or any agency, county, or…
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-62 Classification of public roads
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Official map, list, and records; rules and regulations. Naming state roads, bridges, or interchanges. Abandonment of utility facilitles containing asbestos pipe. State Highway System 32-4-21. 32-4-22. 32-4-23. 32-4-24. 32-4-64. 32-4-65. 32-4-66. Article 2 32-4-20. 32-4-63. Compos…
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-64 Required letting of contracts by public bid
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Except as authorized by Code Section 32-4-63, all contracts shall be let by public bid. History. — Code 1933, § 95A-820, enacted by Ga. L. 1973, p. 947, § 1.
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-65 Advertising for bids
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(a) Notwithstanding any provision of Chapter 91 of Title 36 and of any other provision of law to the contrary, on all contracts to be let by public bid a county shall advertise for competitive sealed bids for at least two weeks. The public advertisement shall be inserted once a w…
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-66 Payment by bidder to cover costs
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A county may require each bidder to pay a reasonable sum sufficient to cover the cost to the county, where applicable, of the bid proposal form, the contract, and its specifications. History. — Code 1933, § 95A-822, enacted by Ga. L. 1973, p. 947, § 1. 32-4-67. Proposal guaranty …
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-67 Proposal guaranty by bidder
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(a) No bid, other than a bid solely for engineering or other kinds of professional services, will be considered by a county unless it is accompanied by a proposal guaranty in the form of a certified check or other acceptable security payable to the county for an amount deemed by …
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-69 Bonds of successful bidder generally
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Notwithstanding any provision of Chapter 91 of Title 36 to the contrary, when the price of a contract let to bid, other than a contract solely for engineering or other kinds of professional services, is $5,000.00 or more, no contract of a county shall be valid unless the contract…
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-70 Bridge repair bonds
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(a) As used in this Code section, the term ‘‘bridge’’ shall include the approaches to such bridge within 50 feet of either end except when the bridge itself measures 100 feet or more, in which case the term ‘‘bridge’’ shall include the approaches within 100 feet of either end of …
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-71 Failure to take bonds; liability of county
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(a) If the payment bond required by paragraph (2) of Code Section 32-4-69 is not taken, the county shall be liable to subcontractors, laborers, materialmen, and other persons, as provided in Part 4 of Article 3 of Chapter 91 of Title 36, for losses to them resulting from failure …
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-73 Oath by successful bidder
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A successful bidder, before commencing the work, shall execute a written oath, as required by subsection (e) of Code Section 36-91-21, stating that he or she has not violated such Code section, which makes it unlawful to restrict competitive bidding. History. — Code 1933, § 95A-8…
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-74 Applicability of other laws to this part
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Except as indicated to the contrary in this part, Chapter 91 of Title 36 shall not apply to this part. History. — Code 1933, § 95A-830, enacted by Ga. L. 1973, p. 947, § 1; Ga. L. 2000, p. 498, § 14; Ga. L. 2001, p. 4, § 32; Ga. L. 2001, p. 820, § 7.
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-90 Acquisition of rights of way
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Acquisition of rights of way for public roads on the state highway system located within the corporate limits of a municipality shall be made in compliance with subsection (e) of Code Section 32-3-3 and Code Section 32-5-25. History. — Code 1933, § 95A-501, enacted by Ga. L. 1973…
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-92 Powers
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(a) The powers of a municipality with respect to its municipal street system, unless otherwise expressly limited by law, shall include but not be limited to the following: (1) Subject to the limitations of subparagraph (d)(1)(A) of Code Section 32-2-61, a municipality has the aut…
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-93 Liability of municipalities for defects in public roads
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(a) A municipality is relieved of any and all liability resulting from or occasioned by defects in the public roads of its municipal street system when it has not been negligent in constructing or maintaining the same or when it has no actual notice thereof or when such defect ha…
O.C.G.A. § 32-4-94 Standards for construction of curb ramps
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(a) The standard for construction of curbs on each side of any municipal street or of any connecting street or road for which curbs have been prescribed by the governing body of the municipal corporation having jurisdiction thereover shall be not less than one ramp per lineal blo…