RFB_2026_123_Outdoor Basketball Court Pavilio.pdf

RFB-2026-123-Outdoor Basketball Court Pavilion

City of Summerville P. O. Box 180. Summerville, GA 30747

Phone: 706-859-0900

Web: http://www.summervillega.org

CITY OF SUMMERVILLE

REQUEST FOR BID

Outdoor Basketball Court Clear-Span Pavilion

Sealed bids will be received by the City of Summerville, 120 Georgia Ave., Summerville, Georgia 30747 until 10:00 a.m. on 05/22/2026 for the construction and installation of an

Outdoor Basketball Court Pavilion. All bids must be good for 60 business days. All bids are subject to the provisions of the conditions outlined in this document. Bids shall be opened promptly on the same day at 10:00 a.m. at the City Hall, Council Room, and their contents will be made public for the information of the Respondents, and others properly interested. The bid will not be awarded until the applicable designated city officials have had ample time to review each bid. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes with "RFB-

2026-123-Outdoor Basketball Court Pavilion" clearly marked on the outside of the envelope for easy identification by the City of Summerville. Any bids received later than the specified time will not be accepted/considered. The City will not be responsible for late submissions caused by the postal service, other carriers, or any other delivery problems regardless of the reason.

Bids submitted by USPS should be addressed to:

City of Summerville

PO Box 180

Summerville, GA 30747

ATTN: PURCHASING AGENT

Bids submitted by Federal Express, United Parcel Services, etc. and should be addressed to: City of Summerville

120 Georgia Ave

Summerville, GA 30747

ATTN: PURCHASING AGENT

http://www.summervillega.org/

The City of Summerville reserves the right to engage in discussions with or request additional information from any or all responsible Respondents who submit bids which appear to be eligible for the award, for the purpose of clarification to assure full understanding of and responsiveness to the RFB requirements herein. In the event the City elects to negotiate a contract with the successful vendor, any contract shall contain, at a minimum, the term and conditions (or substantially the same term and conditions) as hereinafter stated. The City reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject all submissions, reissue a subsequent RFB, terminate, restructure or amend this procurement process at any time. The final selection and contract negotiation rest solely with the City.

This solicitation does not commit the City of Summerville to award a contract/purchase order, to pay any costs incurred in the preparations of a bid, or to procure or contract for services. The City of Summerville reserves the rights to reject any and all responses, to cancel this solicitation, and to make an award deemed in its own best interest.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDS:

All Bids must include:

1. Signed Bid

2. Signed Certificate of Non-Discrimination

3. Signed E-Verify Compliance Affidavit

4. Signed Save Compliance Affidavit

5. Request for Taxpayer I.D. Number (W-9)

6. Certificate of Insurance

7. Contractor Affidavit (If using Sub-Contractors, we require a Contractor Affidavit from each Sub-Contractor)

8. Bid Bond Required: 5%

Signed Bids

All bids must be signed by an authorized officer or agent of the company submitting the bid and delivered in sealed envelopes to City Hall no later than the time and dates indicated above. Bids received after the time and date indicated above will not be considered. Faxed bids will not be accepted under any circumstances. The City will assume no responsibility for oral instructions or suggestions. All official correspondences in regard to the specifications should be directed to and will be issued by the designated City official. No oral statement of any person shall modify or otherwise change, or affect the terms, conditions or specifications stated in the resulting contract. The City of Summerville shall not be legally bound by any amendment or interpretation that is not in writing. The City will rank, based upon the evaluation criteria, all responsible and responsive vendors.

The City will begin negotiations with the top-ranked vendor or vendors and will continue with negotiation down the ranking until a satisfactory contract with the City is finalized if any. The terms and conditions of the contract will be no less advantageous than the provisions of the RFB or the Vendor's bid. The City reserves the right to make a partial award or to split the award at its sole discretion.

DEFINITIONS:

Responsible Respondent means a respondent who has the capability in all respects to fully perform contract requirements and the integrity and reliability, which will assure good faith performance.

Responsive Respondent means a respondent who has submitted a bid, which conforms in all material respects to the Request for Bid.

CHANGES:

Any changes to the specifications in this request for bid package shall be in writing and an addendum will be distributed to all prospective respondents so each respondent can compete equitably.

Any changes in this request for bid after the purchase order/contract agreement has been awarded must be with the written consent of the designed city official or the City Manager;

otherwise, the responsibility for such changes lies with the vendor.

INQUIRIES:

Questions concerning this Request for Bid (RFB) should be directed to the Park &

Recreation Director at 706-936-2671 or by email at awilson@summervillega.org. The deadline for the submission of all inquiries is 05/13/2026. Any changes to the specifications in the bid package shall be in writing and an addendum will go out to all prospective respondents so each vendor can compete equitably.

mailto:awilson@summervillega.org

AWARD OF CONTRACT:

Selection shall be made of one or more Respondents deemed fully qualified and best performing among those submitting bids. Negotiations shall be conducted with the

Respondents so selected. Price shall be considered, but may not be the sole determining factor. After negotiations have been conducted with each Respondent so selected, the City shall select the Respondent(s), which in its opinion, has made the best bid, and recommend that a contract(s) be awarded to the Respondent.

All contracts shall be in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia. The City of

Summerville may cancel this RFB; reject bids or any portion thereof at any time prior to an award, and is not required to furnish a statement of the reason why a particular bid was not deemed to be the most advantageous.

EVALUATION PROCEDURE:

All bids will be evaluated and ranked by the City of Summerville. Negotiations and/or award of a contract may be initiated without further contact with the other Respondents.

BASIS FOR AWARD:

A committee of the City of Summerville Staff will review RFB submittals and will make its recommendation. The Committee may make such reasonable investigation, as it deems proper and necessary to determine the ability of the Respondent to perform the work/services.

SELECTION PROCESS:

The City shall select the most qualified Respondent. Each response shall be subject to the same review and evaluation process.

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:

The successful respondent shall agree to hold harmless, indemnify and defend the City of

Summerville, its agents, and employees from any claims for property damages or personal injury (including death resulting therefrom). Such claims are not limited to actual, consequential, incidental or punitive damages. The successful respondent shall agree to maintain sufficient comprehensive general liability insurance in the amount of

$1,000,000.00 per occurrence and $1,000,000.00 per person. Proof of such insurance shall be given to the City by an appropriate certificate-of-insurance issued by the successful respondent’s insurance agent. The successful respondent shall maintain vehicle liability insurance with minimum combined single limits of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence.

SCOPE OF SERVICES :

The City of Summerville is seeking bids from qualified, licensed, and experienced contractors for the construction and installation of a new, outdoor clear-span basketball court pavilion located at Fairway Recreation 81 Senior Drive Summerville, Georgia 30747.

This project aims to provide adequate shade and coverage over the existing outdoor basketball court.

Pre-Bid Conference 05/06/2026-10:30 AM at Fairway Rec. 81 Senior Drive Summerville, Georgia 30747. If you need to make an appointment contact the Parks & Recreation

Director at 706-936-2671 or by email at awilson@summervillega.org.

The selected contractor will be responsible for the complete design, procurement, construction, installation, testing, and commissioning of an outdoor clear-span basketball court pavilion with the following specifications:

Scope of Work

Outdoor Basketball Court Clear-Span Pavilion - 80’ (W) x 115’ (L) x 18’ eave (H) with a

2:12 roof pitch

1. Project Description

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to design, fabricate, deliver, and install a red iron steel clear-span pavilion structure to cover an existing outdoor basketball court. The pavilion shall be structurally sound, weather-resistant, and suitable for year-round recreational use.

2. Pavilion Dimensions and Configuration

● Overall Eave Height: 18 feet (measured from the top of the finished asphalt surface to the lowest point of the roof edge)

● Overall Width: 80 feet (clear span with no interior columns)

● Overall Length: 115 feet mailto:awilson@summervillega.org

● Clear Span Design: Pavilion shall be free of interior vertical supports within the court area to allow unobstructed play.

3. Structural System

● Foundation:

○ Provide and install reinforced cement piers engineered to support the pavilion roof system.

○ Piers shall be designed based on soil conditions and applicable load requirements, including wind and live loads.

○ Footers are required for the structure’s columns only. The pavilion manufacturer’s recommended footer requirements should be followed as well as the International Building Code. The size of the footers depend on loads, span and wind exposure.

○ The bulk of the footer should be below ground. If circumstances exist where an area of the pavilion is lower, the steel can be set on a pedestal above ground.

● Framing and Support:

○ Pavilion shall utilize primed red iron steel support trusses designed for a clear-span application. Paint is not required.

○ All structural steel shall be factory-fabricated and field-installed in accordance with approved shop drawings.

○ Steel shall be protected against corrosion through galvanization or approved coating systems.

4. Roofing System

● Roof Type: The roof shall be a ribbed / corrugated metal roof system suitable for outdoor athletic facilities.

● Roof Color: The City desires a Black metal roof.

● Roof Pitch: 2:12

● Drainage:

○ Provide and install complete gutter and downspout system to manage roof runoff. Color to be selected by owner/customer.

○ Downspouts shall discharge water away from foundations and playing surfaces. Color to be selected by owner/customer.

○ OPTIONAL - Provide an add alternate bid price and proposal to best move storm water run-off into the nearest drain ditch once the water exits the guttering system.

The city may decide to add or decline this option.

5. Codes and Standards

● All work shall comply with local, state, and federal building codes, including wind load and seismic requirements where applicable.

● Contractor shall obtain all required permits from City Hall unless otherwise specified by the Owner. The permit fee(s) shall be waived.

● Pavilion design shall meet or exceed applicable structural and safety standards.

6. Materials and Labor

● Contractor shall furnish all materials, labor, tools, equipment, and supervision required to complete the project.

● All materials shall be new, commercially available, and suitable for outdoor use.

● Installation shall be performed by qualified personnel experienced in steel pavilion construction.

7. Deliverables

● Engineered drawings and calculations (as required by local jurisdiction).

● Fabrication, delivery, and installation of the complete pavilion system.

● Final inspection and project closeout.

8. Miscellaneous

● Clarify the timeline expectations for this project. Answer: The city’s desired project timeline would be for construction to begin within 30 days of the bid being awarded with a substantial completion date of August 1st, 2026.

● Clarify if the project requires the basketball court to be closed down during construction and who is responsible for securing the area during construction.

Answer: The city will make an announcement that the basketball court will be closed during construction. The awarded contractor will be responsible for securing the perimeter under construction installing the orange mesh snow fence.

The contractor will be responsible for demo and disposal of the orange mesh snow fence at the conclusion of the project.

● Clarify who’s responsible for disposing of dirt spoils. Answer: The contractor is responsible for hauling off and disposing of any dirt spoils excavated from the construction site.

● Clarify if the city specifies a particular supplier / manufacturer for the pavilion.

Answer: The city does not specify a particular supplier / manufacturer for the pavilion; however, the supplier / manufacturer used for this pavilion project must be able to meet all specifications in the bid document.

● Clarify if the protection of the existing basketball court is required. Answer: Yes, the contractor chosen should make every effort to avoid damaging the existing basketball court during construction of the pavilion.

9. Bid Pricing

Total Project Bid: ________________

Optional Roof Storm Water Run-Off Bid: ________________

CERTIFICATE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the vendor agrees as follows:

The vendor agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, or disability. The vendor shall take affirmative action to insure that employees are treated without regard to their race, creed, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, or disability. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruiting or recruitment, advertising, lay-off or termination, rates of pay or other compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship.

In the event of the vendor’s non-compliance with this non-discrimination clause, the contract may be cancelled or terminated by the City of Summerville. The vendors may be declared, by the City of

Summerville, ineligible for further contracts with the City of Summerville until satisfactory proof of intent to comply shall be made by the vendor.

The vendor agrees to include this non-discrimination clause in any sub-contracts connected with the performance of this agreement.

Vendor

Signature

Title

City of Summerville, Georgia

E-Verify Compliance Affidavit

STATE OF GEORGIA

COUNTY OF _______________

By executing this affidavit, the undersigned contractor verifies its compliance with O.C.G.A. §13-10-91, stating affirmatively that the individual, firm or corporation which is engaged in the physical performance of services on behalf of the City of Summerville, Georgia has registered with, is authorized to use and uses the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify, or any subsequent replacement program, in accordance with the applicable provisions and deadlines established in O.C.G.A. §13-10-91. Furthermore, the undersigned contractor will continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the contract period and the undersigned contractor will contract for the physical performance of services in satisfaction of such contract only with subcontractors who present an affidavit to the contractor with the information required by O.C.G.A. §13-10-91(b).

Contractor hereby attests that its federal work authorization user identification number and date of authorization are as follows:

Federal Work Authorization User ID Number Signature (if less than 10 employees)

Date of Authorization Name of Contractor/Company

Name of Project Name of Public Employer

I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed on ________ day of __________________, 20____.

Signature of Authorized Officer or Agent Printed Name of Officer or Agent

Subscribed and sworn before me

This ______ day of _________________, 20______.

My Commission Expires: ______________________

CITY OF SUMMERVILLE, GEORGIA

SAVE COMPLIANCE AFFIDAVIT

O.C.G.A. §50-36-1(f)(1)(B)

By executing this affidavit under oath, as an applicant for a Contract, as referenced in O.C.G.A. §50-36- 1, from the City of Summerville, Georgia, the undersigned applicant verifies one of the following with respect to my application for public benefit:

1) ___________ I am a United States citizen.

2) ___________ I am a legal permanent resident of the United States.

3) ___________ I am a qualified alien or non-immigrant under the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act with an alien number issued by the Department of Homeland Security or other federal immigration agency.

My alien number issued by the Department of Homeland Security or other federal immigration agency is: _____________________

The undersigned applicant also hereby verifies that he or she is 18 years of age or older and has provided at least one secure and verifiable document, as required by O.C.G.A. §50-36-1 (f)(1)(A), with this affidavit.

The secure and verifiable document provided with this affidavit can best be classified as:

In making the above representation under oath, I understand that any person who knowingly and willfully makes a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation in an affidavit shall be guilty of a violation of O.C.G.A. §16-10-20, and face criminal penalties as allowed by such criminal statutes.

Executed on ________ day of __________________, 20____.

Signature of Authorized Officer or Agent Printed Name of Officer or Agent

Subscribed and sworn before me This ______ day of _________________, 20______.

My Commission Expires: ______________________