26-0092-2 Memorial Stadium Synthetic Turf Replacement

Chatham County is requesting bids on synthetic turf replacement at Memorial Stadium, 101 John J. Scott Drive, Savannah, Georgia, under ITB 26-0092-2, with bids due September 11, 2026 and a pre-bid conference on August 20 at 2:00 p.m. at the stadium. A 30 percent combined M/WBE participation goal is required with demonstrated good faith efforts in subcontracting with qualified M/WBE firms.

The scope includes removal and replacement of existing synthetic turf and infill system, installation of new ten-foot height ball netting at both ends of the field, and extension of 1.25-inch domestic water line from the home side to a new yard hydrant on the visitor side. Two optional alternates are available: a removable eight-foot by eight-foot synthetic turf section at the southwest gate entrance and replacement of flower beds on the south end with non-infill landscape turf. Work must commence within ten days of receiving the Notice to Proceed and be completed within 180 calendar days. Specifications are prepared by CHA Consulting, Inc.

Contractors must hold a Georgia State Licensing Board for General Contractors license, comply with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act, obtain a Chatham County Tax Certificate (Business License), and certify that all real and personal property taxes are paid prior to contract award. Minimum insurance requirements are commercial general liability of $1,000,000, workers' compensation, and business automobile liability of $1,000,000. Liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day apply for failure to complete work within the authorized timeline. This is a lump sum, one-time purchase contract with no renewal options. Bid prices must remain firm for 60 days from the bid opening date, with all costs including delivery, handling, and surcharges included on an F.O.B. Chatham County, Savannah, Georgia basis. Questions and all communications must be directed to Ms. Sabrina Tippett, Assistant Purchasing Director, through the Chatham County Purchasing Portal at https://chathamcountyga.bonfirehub.com/portal; bidders are not to contact County departments directly.