58800-000025

The State of Georgia, specifically South Georgia State College, issued a solicitation (58800-000025) for comprehensive debris removal and site restoration services. The procurement involves clearing seven plots of land ranging from 1.1 to 15 acres, which requires removing loose debris, grinding down stumps, and grading areas with topsoil or sand. Specific technical requirements include grinding 212 stumps on an occupied campus, removing 173 root balls, and complete documentation of all debris removal for the owner's records. A mandatory site visit was scheduled for November 18, 2024, with bid submissions due on November 27, 2024. The procurement process utilized a sealed bid format, with bid responses required to be mailed directly to Tammie Meeks at the college's address. Evaluation criteria were not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, but the solicitation appears to prioritize technical competence and ability to complete the specified scope of work.

The procurement did not indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. B&M Timber was ultimately identified as the successful vendor, being awarded the contract at a fixed amount of $244,800.00. Nine total vendors participated in the bidding process, with seven being deemed "Not Low Bid" and two submitting "No Bid" responses. Nine unsuccessful bidders were identified, including Harper & Co. Builders, Hess Construction, Roble Tree Care, S&W Farms, South Eastern Excavating LLC, Veterans Facility Services, and Southern Tree Pros. The contract appears to be a fixed-price procurement with a defined scope of work focused on site preparation and debris management. Protests regarding the procurement process could be submitted electronically to doas.protests@doas.ga.gov, with reference to the Georgia Procurement Manual updated in August 2020.