Bid Ref. #25-037 Tift Park Tennis Court Resurfacing

The City of Albany, Georgia, is seeking sealed bids for the Tift Park Tennis Court Resurfacing project (Bid Reference #25-037), which involves comprehensive restoration and improvement of five tennis courts located at Tift Park in Albany. The procurement requires a contractor to perform specific tasks including sealing cracks, repairing the block header wall, resurfacing with 1.5" hot mix asphalt, installing 92' of 9-foot-high chain link fence with a 4' gate, and installing net posts for one tennis court and twelve pickleball courts. A pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for December 30, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., with sealed bids due by 2:30 p.m. on January 31, 2025, at the City of Albany Procurement Division. The contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a required completion timeline of 90 calendar days following the Notice to Proceed. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond if the contract exceeds $100,000, and the successful bidder will be required to maintain specific insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 general liability and $500,000 automobile liability.

The City of Albany strongly encourages small business participation in this procurement, though no specific set-aside designations are explicitly stated. Contractors must maintain workers' compensation insurance at Georgia statutory limits and will be subject to liquidated damages of $75 per calendar day for late completion. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project involves working with existing tennis court infrastructure that requires careful restoration and enhancement. Bidders will need to demonstrate capability in sports court resurfacing, fence installation, and understanding of municipal recreation facility improvement projects. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the complexity of the project—involving multiple courts, fencing, and surface restoration—suggests a substantial investment in the facility's renovation. The procurement process emphasizes responsible bidding, technical competence, and commitment to delivering a high-quality recreational space for the Albany community.