Eastside Park _ Award Letter.pdf

This is an Award Letter related to the Eastside Park Rehabilitation project (SWE PROJECT # 23-3455), a Land & Water Conservation Fund Grant project administered by the City of Douglas, Georgia. The project encompasses comprehensive rehabilitation of Eastside Park, including restoration of existing buildings, playground swing sets, new streetside parking, a new Tee Ball field, new basketball courts, new playground equipment, new sidewalks and repairs to existing sidewalks, as well as grading, drainage, and erosion control work. The City of Douglas conducted a mandatory pre-bid conference on January 20, 2025, at 1:30 PM at City Hall (302 South Madison Avenue, Douglas, Georgia 31533), which was required for all contractors intending to submit proposals as prime contractors. Sealed bids were accepted until Tuesday, February 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM, at which time bids were publicly opened and read at City Hall. The City of Douglas selected the successful low bidder following evaluation of all submitted proposals.

All bid proposals were required to be accompanied by a Bid Bond in favor of the City of Douglas equal to at least five percent (5%) of the lump sum bid amount. The selected contractor was obligated to furnish a Performance Bond equal to 100 percent (100%) of the contract amount and a Payment Bond equal to 100 percent (100%) of the contract amount, both subject to approval by the City of Douglas Attorney. The project is funded through the Land & Water Conservation Fund Grant program, which provides federal funding for public outdoor recreation projects.