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McDuffie County has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Hurricane Helene damage repairs across multiple locations, with a specific focus on the Big Hart Campground. The procurement involves comprehensive repair work for the campground pavilion roof, which includes removing and replacing 940.80 square feet of corrugated 29-gauge roofing, 58 linear feet of metal ridge cap, and associated sheathing. Bidders are required to submit separate bids for each location, though they are not obligated to bid on all sites. The sealed bids will be received until September 17, 2025, at 2 p.m. at the McDuffie County Finance Department, with bid specifications available online or by contacting Lori Ducey at 706-597-2383. The county will evaluate bids based on responsiveness and responsibility, with the intent to award the contract to the lowest qualified bidder. Evaluation criteria include the ability to meet technical specifications, which encompass detailed roofing material requirements, including tongue and groove sheathing and specific painting specifications. The county reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive technicalities to secure the most advantageous proposal.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The procurement appears to be open to qualified contractors capable of performing the specified repair work. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the bid documents suggest the project involves repairing damage to existing infrastructure at the Big Hart Campground. The scope of work includes using a single axle-dump truck per load and managing associated dump fees. Although a precise budget range was not specified, the detailed technical requirements for roofing replacement, ridge cap installation, sheathing, and painting indicate a potentially significant investment in infrastructure restoration. The county maintains flexibility in the bidding process, with the primary goal of efficiently addressing Hurricane Helene's damage and restoring the campground facilities to their pre-storm condition.