Advertisement for Bids-- INODIC Grant Recreation Improvements

Ben Hill County is seeking sealed bids for the Monitor Enrichment Center Recreation Improvements project, with a bid opening scheduled for April 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the County Commission Office in Fitzgerald, Georgia. This project, identified as INODIC #GA-0013787, will involve comprehensive recreation facility improvements and is partially funded through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. A mandatory pre-bid conference is set for March 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with attendance required for bid eligibility; contractors who do not attend will be disqualified from submitting proposals. The project requires detailed construction work encompassing architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for the enrichment center. Bidders must submit a bid bond of 5% of the base bid and comply with comprehensive technical specifications outlined in the bid documents prepared by Ellis, Ricket & Associates Architects. Potential bidders must obtain bidding documents from Print Life Printing and Supplies, LLC in Valdosta, Georgia, and must be prepared to meet all federal and state regulatory requirements.

The contract opportunity is specifically designated as a Section 3 Covered Contract, with Section 3 Business Concerns strongly encouraged to apply. Ben Hill County is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, requiring compliance with 41 CFR 60-4 guidelines and Davis-Bacon wage rates. The county mandates equal access to services regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability, or age. Successful bidders will be required to provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the project involves significant facility improvements at the Monitor Enrichment Center. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with 2018 International Building Code, Georgia State Amendments, and ADA Standards for Accessible Design. The project emphasizes accessibility, energy efficiency, and adherence to federal funding requirements associated with the American Rescue Plan Act.