BALFOUR PARK PHASE 1 IMPROVEMENTS _ Advertise.pdf

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The City of Thomasville will be accepting sealed bids until 10:00 AM EST on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, for the following project: BALFOUR PARK PHASE 1 IMPROVEMENTS.

Project Description. The Project generally consists of the construction of Phase 1 Improvements at Balfour Park, including site development; installation of owner-furnished pre-engineered restroom/pavilion building; construction of foundations, utilities, parking areas, access drives, sidewalks, site lighting, fencing, landscaping, and other associated site improvements; site preparation for owner-furnished playground and splash pad equipment; coordination with specialty installation contractors; and all labor, materials, equipment, and incidental work necessary to complete the Project in accordance with the Invitation to Bid. The City has separately procured the pre-engineered restroom/pavilion building, playground equipment, splash pad equipment, and certain specialty installation services. Additional information regarding contractor responsibilities and coordination requirements is contained in the Invitation to Bid.

Bid Submittals. Sealed bids will be received until Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.

Submittals should be delivered to the following address:

City of Thomasville Attn: Procurement

PO Box 1540 / 111 Victoria Place Thomasville, GA 31799

Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope. Bids received after the stated deadline will not be accepted and will be returned unopened. Bids submitted by email, facsimile, or other electronic means will not be accepted.

Public Bid Opening. Immediately following the deadline for receipt of bids, the City will publicly open and read aloud the names of the bidders and the total bid amounts. The bid opening is open to the public.

Bid Documents. The Advertisement for Bids may be obtained beginning July 6, 2026, electronically at the Georgia Procurement Registry website and the City of Thomasville website at:

https://thomasville.org/departments/purchasing/bid-opportunities.

Complete Bid Documents including the Invitation to Bid (instructions, forms, and contract documents) and technical documents (drawings, specifications, and related engineering prepared by Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc.) may also be examined during normal business hours at:

City of Thomasville Office of the City Engineer

411 W. Jackson St.

Thomasville, GA 31792

Complete Bid Documents may be obtained by emailing Suzanne.Taylor@kimley-horn.com. The Bidder will be responsible for all costs associated with printing. Bidders are responsible for obtaining all Bid Documents and Addenda issued during the bidding period. Proposals will not be considered by Owner unless Bidder is on record as requesting complete Bid Documents.

Pre-Bid Conference. A pre-bid conference will be held in-person at the Office of the City Engineer (located at 411 W. Jackson Street) on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST and is strongly encouraged but is not mandatory.

Questions. Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to:

Engineering.Bids@thomasville.org with the subject line “Questions: 2026 Balfour Park” The deadline for submitting questions is identified in the Invitation to Bid. Interpretations or clarifications of the Invitation to Bid and/or Contract Documents shall be issued only by written Addendum. Oral statements or interpretations shall not be binding.

Bid Security and Bonds. Each bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond or other acceptable bid security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid in accordance with the Contract Documents and the Georgia Local Government Public Works Construction Law. The successful bidder shall furnish Performance and Payment Bonds in the amounts required by the Contract Documents and applicable Georgia law.

Contractor Qualifications. Bidders shall possess all licenses and qualifications required by the laws of the State of Georgia to perform the Work. Where applicable, bidders shall hold a valid Georgia General Contractor License of the classification required for this Project and shall include the required license information with their bid. The successful bidder shall comply with the requirements of O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91 and shall submit all affidavits and documentation required by Georgia law regarding participation in the federal E-Verify program prior to contract execution.

Federal Funding. This Project is funded in part through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and local funds. The successful bidder shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, grant conditions, certifications, and contract provisions incorporated into the Contract Documents.

Reservation of Rights. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids; to waive informalities or technicalities; to request clarification of bids; to reject any bid determined to be nonresponsive or submitted by a nonresponsible bidder; and to award the Contract in the manner determined to be in the best interest of the City, consistent with applicable law.

No bidder may withdraw its bid for a period of sixty (60) days following the date and time established for receipt of bids, except as otherwise permitted by Georgia law.

CITY OF THOMASVILLE

Lori McCardle Procurement Administrator

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