CDBG Dwelling Construction Project

The City of Darien, located in Long County, Georgia, is seeking proposals for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Dwelling Construction Project to build two residential homes in the Kellsie Circle subdivision. The procurement involves constructing one 850 sq. ft. 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom house and one 1,200 sq. ft. 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence with specific construction requirements including concrete slabs, metal frame structures, metal roofing, double pane windows, steel exterior doors, drywall, kitchen cabinets, LVL flooring, LP siding, and central HVAC. Prospective contractors must be certified with the State of Georgia and hold a valid business license, with proposals due by January 6, 2025, at 2:00 pm, following a mandatory on-site inspection. The evaluation criteria will encompass contractor qualifications, proposed timeframe, cost, references, and guarantees of materials and equipment. Construction must be completed within 60 days of contract execution, and all proposals must remain valid for 60 days after submission.

The contract requires contractors to provide a 5% bid bond of the total proposal amount and furnish 100% performance and payment bonds upon award. Insurance requirements include $500,000 per occurrence/$1,000,000 aggregate general liability coverage, $500,000 automobile liability, and statutory workers' compensation coverage. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documents, the project is funded through the CDBG program, which often prioritizes local economic development and community improvement. The specific budget range is not explicitly stated in the provided documentation, but the project involves constructing two complete residential dwellings with detailed specifications. Potential bidders should carefully review the full Request for Proposal (RFP No. 2024 CDBG DW) document to understand all technical requirements, submission guidelines, and project expectations before preparing their proposal.