Description
The City of Commerce is seeking a qualified contractor to execute Phase 3 of the Ridling Field Renovation, which includes constructing a multi‑use building (concession stand, restrooms, equipment shop), refurbishing a parking lot, installing a concrete walkway, irrigation, sod, fencing, and related site work at Ridling Field, 414 Shankle Heights, Commerce, GA. The contract will be awarded to the most responsive and responsible bidder and will not exceed 120 days from notice to proceed. Key dates include a mandatory pre‑bid conference on Oct 6 2026, questions due by Oct 16 2026, and proposal submission deadline on Oct 23 2026. Bidders must provide a performance bond (100 % of contract) and a bid bond (5 % of base bid), meet insurance requirements, and comply with ADA, GDOT, and local building codes.
• Scope: Multi‑use building, parking lot resurfacing, concrete walkway & ADA ramp, irrigation & sod installation, fencing, scoreboard relocation, utility coordination, traffic control.
• Mandatory pre‑bid meeting (Oct 6 2026) – attendance required.
• Submission: sealed paper copies + electronic PDF, delivered to City Finance Specialist by Oct 23 2026, 2:00 PM.
• Contract period: ≤ 120 days; performance bond equal to contract amount; bid bond 5 % of base bid.
• Required qualifications: Georgia‑registered contractor, $1 M+ liability insurance, workers’ comp, E‑Verify compliance, non‑collusion affidavit.
• Evaluation criteria: completeness, understanding of scope, schedule adherence, past performance, cost.
• Funding may include Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant (LMIG) – must meet GDOT and ADA standards.