2026 Olive Theater Renovation

The Development Authority of Seminole County and Donalsonville issued a Request for Proposal on January 21, 2026, for general contractor services to restore the Historic Olive Theatre, a National Register-listed building located in the Donalsonville-Seminole County historical district in Georgia. The procurement encompasses four primary scope components: roof replacement using a Metal Roofing Retro-Fit TPO 60 Mil Mechanically Fastened system covering 4,750 square feet with a 20-year warranty; mold remediation and structural repairs to wooden stage, flooring, ceiling, and walls with salvageable materials preserved and unsalvageable materials rebuilt to original specifications; replacement of three existing HVAC units with new 3-5 ton Rheem 14.3 SEER 2 Stage Heat pumps relocated from the roof to the building's side; and replacement of the front awning fabric on the existing metal frame to match the original black and white striped design. All work must adhere to the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation and Rehabilitation and be overseen by the Donalsonville-Seminole County Historical Preservation Commission to maintain the facility's historical integrity. Contractors must submit sealed proposals to the Donalsonville/Seminole County Chamber of Commerce at 122 East Second Street, Donalsonville, GA 39845, with a deadline of February 13, 2026. Project execution is scheduled to commence in March 2026 for roof and mold remediation work, May 2026 for HVAC replacement, June 2026 for awning work, and project completion is targeted for December 31, 2026. Evaluation criteria include proposal completeness, demonstrated project understanding, timeline feasibility, quality of similar past projects, cost, and the contractor's ability to meet the Secretary of Interior's Professional Qualification Standards. Required qualifications include detailed resumes with five professional references and documentation of general liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per person and $3,000,000 aggregate per incident.

The RFP does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations eligible to respond, nor does it indicate whether disadvantaged enterprise preferences apply to this procurement. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The proposal document does not provide specific pricing information, funding sources, budget ranges, or contract term details, leaving the possible award value undisclosed. The project benefits from community support through partnerships with the Donalsonville/Seminole County Chamber of Commerce, City of Donalsonville, Donalsonville Downtown Development Authority, and the BetterWay Initiative. The Development Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. Inquiries regarding the opportunity may be directed via telephone between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday.