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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that the City of Winterville will award a contract to the lowest responsible, qualified, bidder, based on sealed bids submitted to City Hall, located at 125 North Church Street, no later than 11:00 am, Prevailing Time, October 25, 2024, for rehabilitation of the 19th century Blacksmith Shop located on Inez Edwards Plaza, Winterville, GA 30683. At that time and date, sealed bids will be publicly opened and the names read aloud at City Hall. Bids received after this time will not be accepted.

The funding is provided, in part, by a Community Development Block Grant, and applicable portions of the work must conform to Davis Bacon Wage Rates. Bidders must provide E-Verify and Section 3 compliance information as well.

A. All contracts are subject to Federal and State contract provisions prescribed by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

B. This project is covered under the requirements of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968, as amended and Section 3 Business Concerns are encouraged to apply.

C. This project also abides by the following laws as they pertain to HUD Assisted Projects: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Title 1; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act); Section 104(b)(2) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended;

Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA); and the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968.

D. Contracts for this project must include but are not limited to provisions covering: Equal Employment Opportunity (E.O. 11246) as supplemented by (41 CFR, Part 60); Copeland “Anti- Kickback” Act (18 U.S.C.874) as supplemented by (23 CFR, Part 3); Davis- Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 27ato a-7) as supplemented by (29 CFR, Part 5); Sections 103 and 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 327-330) as supplemented by (29 CFR, Part 5); Section 306 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 1857(h)) or Section 508 (33 U.S.C. 1368); Debarment and Suspension (Executive Orders 12549 and 12689); Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment (31 U.S.C. 1352); Drug-Free Workplace requirements; Section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended.

Plans may be obtained by Brandy Morrison, Project Architect by email at brandy@brandiedhistory.com. All documents are also posted in Winterville City Hall for review. Additionally, drawings will be on-file on the Georgia Procurement Registry. No copies will be printed or mailed. Bidders are responsible for accessing PDF files online and having prints made. Additionally, all Bidders are responsible to check the Georgia Procurement Registry periodically for any Addenda that have been issued.

This historic rehabilitation project involves the historic Blacksmith Shop at the intersection of Inez Edwards Plaza and Marigold Lane in Winterville, GA. The structure is 650 sq. ft. and requires both exterior and interior improvements including the following: board and batten siding and metal roofing replacement, structural repairs to include replacing the existing slab and extending it under the existing footings, as well as replacing damaged posts, energy codes for insulation and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance. The finished structure will include retail space, office and bathroom. New fire safety, protection, mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC) will be installed. This project mailto:brandy@brandiedhistory.com will comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Historic Buildings. Contractors should demonstrate experience in the field of historic preservation or rehabilitation.

An open pre-bid meeting will be held for all bidders on October 11, 2024 from 10:30am to 11:30am at the site.

The meeting will address project specific questions, scope of site work in this contract, and bidding procedures. This site visit is not required but highly recommended.

Proof of General Liability Insurance and Workman’s Compensation Insurance will be required with the City of Winterville listed as an additional insured. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or Certified Funds in the amount of 5% of the Bid Amount. All Bidders must submit E-verify Affidavits with Bids.

The City of Winterville reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any technicalities or irregularities, and to award the bid based on the highest and best interests of the City.

Dodd Ferrelle, Mayor City of Winterville