Ballard Park Improvements Project

Ballard Park Improvements Project IFB24-027 INVITATION FOR BIDThis is an invitation to submit a bid to the Glynn County Board of Commissioners for:Glynn County Recreation and Parks Department provides quality recreational activities, facilities, and services that are safe, fun, and enhance the quality of life for all. With over 4,000 annual participants in youth athletic leagues offered by the Department, the County strives to ensure our athletic facilities exceed the expectations of park patrons. In 2022, County voters approved SPLOST 2022 which included several park improvement projects. The Ballard Park Improvement Project includes the replacement of athletic facility fencing at five baseball/softball fields as well as the area around the playground adjacent to the field. Our goal is to work with a qualified vendor who can complete the project as specified to enhance the facility for future recreation leagues and tournaments.Sealed bids will be accepted and time stamped electronically via the County's e-procurement Portal ("Portal") until 1:30 pm on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. At 2:00 PM the bids will be opened in conference room 224 located on the 2nd floor of the Harold Pate Building located at 1725 Reynolds Street and will be publicly read. Additionally, the bid opening will be streamed live on the County's YouTube Channel. Instructions for preparation and submission of a bid-proposal are contained in this packet. Bids must be typed or printed in ink. Bids submitted for this invitation must include the "Bidders Response Schedule" and be returned online via the Portal. Bids may not be considered unless so received.There will be a Non-Mandatory pre-bid meeting for this project held on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 11:00 am at Ballard Park located at 30 Nimitz Drive Brunswick, GA 31525. Any questions and /or misunderstandings that may arise from this invitation shall be submitted in writing via the e-Procurement Portal no later than Friday, December 29, 2023. All Questions and Answers submitted will be posted to the website no later than Friday, January 5, 2024. All questions are required to be submitted in written form. Answers to questions submitted that materially change the conditions and specifications of this invitation for bid will be promulgated to all addressees as an addendum. Any discussions or documents will be considered non-binding unless incorporated and promulgated in an addendum. All contact concerning this solicitation shall be made through the Procurement Officer. Bidders shall not contact County employees, Department Heads, Evaluation Committee Members or Elected Officials with questions or any other concerns about the solicitation.Glynn County provides equal opportunity for all businesses and does not discriminate against any person or business because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and handicap or veteran’s status. This policy ensures all segments of the business community have access to supplying the goods and services needed by Glynn County.The Glynn County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to waive all technicalities, reject any or all bids, and make the award in the best interest of the County.Sincerely,Resden TalbertProcurement OfficerGlynn County Board of Commissioners