Construction services lions park redevelopment

The City of Kingsland, Georgia is soliciting proposals for construction services to redevelop Lions Park, with proposals due July 21, 2026 and a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting and onsite visit on June 30, 2026.

The scope encompasses full site development and infrastructure: four baseball fields with dugouts, bullpens, backstops, bleachers, scoreboards, and safety netting; a concession building; separate restroom facilities for pickleball and basketball; a workshop building; basketball and tennis courts; six pickleball courts; playground equipment; batting cages; an irrigation system; walking paths; perimeter fencing; and stormwater and utility systems including mechanical, electrical, safety, and technology installations. Site lighting is excluded and will be provided separately. The contractor must achieve substantial completion of the four baseball fields, concession building, associated restrooms, dugouts, fencing, irrigation system, scoreboards, and related site improvements by February 13, 2027. Liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day apply for each day beyond contract completion.

Proposers must demonstrate successful completion of at least three similar athletic field or park construction projects within the past ten years and provide a minimum of three industry references. Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: Cost Proposal (35%), Project Understanding and Approach (20%), Experience and Qualifications (15%), Schedule and Technical Capabilities (15%), and References and Past Performance (15%). The selected contractor must maintain workers' compensation and liability insurance of at least $1 million, execute Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100% of the total contract price, and comply with Georgia E-Verify requirements, Title VI non-discrimination laws, and indemnification obligations. Proposals must include one original and two copies of all required documents: Certificate of Insurance, signed W-9, notarized E-Verify Contractor Affidavit, itemized cost breakdown, Proposal Signature Page, and 10% Proposal Bond. Written questions are due July 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Proposals remain valid for 120 calendar days.