2025013-BID3289 Pollard House Renovation

Columbia County, Georgia is seeking bids for the Pollard House Renovation project (Bid #2025013-BID3289), a comprehensive restoration and development initiative targeting a 4,546 square foot historic homestead located at 1964 Appling Harlem Road. The procurement is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the Columbia County Board of Commissioners, with electronic bids due on October 16, 2025, at 12:00 PM ET and a virtual public bid opening scheduled for 2:00 PM EST. The project scope encompasses full renovation of the existing homestead, sitework including parking and landscaping, and construction of a stand-alone pavilion to transform the property into a new event venue. Bidders must possess a State of Georgia General Contractor's License and a Columbia County business license, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for September 25, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET at the project site. The bid requires a 5% bid bond, and successful contractors must provide 100% performance and payment bonds within 10 days of award notification. Bid documents are available for free download on the Bonfire Interactive platform, with all questions to be submitted online before October 8, 2025. The architectural design is being managed by Cheatham Fletcher Scott Architects + Designers from Augusta, GA.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified general contractors without specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions. The county reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities, with the project to be awarded under a single general contract. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the comprehensive renovation of a 4,546 square foot historic property, including sitework, landscaping, and pavilion construction, suggests a significant capital investment. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are mentioned in the bid documents. The project represents a strategic county initiative to repurpose a historic homestead into a modern event venue, indicating potential long-term community and economic development objectives. Interested bidders should carefully review all documentation and ensure compliance with the specified licensing, bonding, and submission requirements to be considered for the contract.