(BID) 26-27, Warren Holder Park Ball Field Renovation

Henry County, Georgia is seeking sealed bids for the Warren Holder Park Ball Field Renovation project, a comprehensive renovation of baseball and softball fields. The solicitation covers the renovation of Fields 1-7 and Field 9, involving extensive turf, grading, and irrigation system improvements. Specific deliverables include removing existing turf, laser grading playing surfaces, repairing irrigation systems, installing 419 Bermuda sod across approximately 192,514 square feet, and placing approximately 210 tons of infield mix with 316 tons of top dressing material. The procurement is a lump sum bid, with unit prices required to be clearly identified. Key deadlines include a clarification and question period ending January 22, 2026, an addendum deadline of January 29, 2026, and final bid submissions due by 3:00 PM on February 12, 2026, through the County's eProcurement Portal. Evaluation criteria will focus on selecting the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, with bids to be reviewed and award recommendations presented to the Board of Commissioners within 60 days of bid opening.

The contract requires bidders to maintain specific insurance coverages, including Workers Compensation at Georgia statutory limits, Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000, and Umbrella Liability of $2,000,000. Contractors must comply with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act and register with E-Verify. A bid bond of at least five percent of the total bid amount is mandatory, and the successful bidder must provide 100% performance and payment bonds within 15 calendar days of award notification. The solicitation includes a local vendor preference policy for bids under $100,000, where local vendors can be awarded if their bid is within five percent of the lowest out-of-county bid. While no specific budget range is detailed, bidders must submit a comprehensive pricing structure that remains fixed throughout the contract duration. Contractors will need to provide insurance evidence within five days of contract execution and prior to commencing work, demonstrating financial stability and operational readiness for the park renovation project.