2026-09 Department of Family and Childrens Services Roof Replacement

Walker County Government is soliciting sealed proposals for a roofing replacement project at the Department of Family and Children's Services facility located at 10056 US-27, Rock Spring, GA 30739. The procurement requires qualified contractors to remove the existing roofing system and install a new 60 mil TPO (thermoplastic polyolefin) membrane system, including roof deck preparation with high-density cover board installation, complete membrane installation with heat-welded seams, flashing at all penetrations and vertical transitions, and installation of new 24-gauge Kynar-coated metal edge work. Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of three years' construction experience, provide documentation of two comparable projects completed within the past five years, supply at least three references for similar projects, and submit a formal proposal with itemized estimates, contractor registration, project narrative, team qualifications, and proposed methodology and timeline. Sealed proposals must be received by 2:00 p.m. on May 14, 2026, at Walker County Government Administration Building, 101 South Duke Street, Lafayette, GA 30728. On-site visits are available by appointment between April 30 and May 8, 2026, coordinated through Jon Pursley at j.pursley@walkerga.us, and written inquiries regarding the project must be submitted by May 7, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. EDT with responses published by May 8, 2026. Construction must commence by June 8, 2026, and be substantially completed by July 17, 2026, with liquidated damages of $500 per day assessed for delays beyond the completion deadline.

The procurement includes no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but all work must comply with domestic preference requirements favoring United States-produced materials and satisfy all local, state, and federal regulatory requirements. Contractors must provide E-Verify Affidavits, complete IRS Form W-9, and secure required insurance coverage including Workers' Compensation, Public Liability of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, Motor Vehicle Liability of not less than $500,000, and Professional Liability of not less than $1,000,000. Construction bidders are required to post performance and payment bonds in an amount equal to the contract award if the award exceeds $100,000, incorporated into the proposal price. Walker County reserves the right to retain 10% retainage until final completion and acceptance of all work, with monthly payments made upon completion of itemized work and approval by county representatives. Proposal prices must remain firm for sixty days after bid opening, and Walker County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals, waive formalities or irregularities, and re-advertise if necessary. No specific budget range is stated in the procurement documentation.