Decatur Legacy Park Trustee and Edwards Renovation

The City of Decatur, Georgia is issuing a sealed bid solicitation for the renovation of two historic cottages (Edwards and Trustees) located at 500 South Columbia Drive as part of the Decatur Legacy Park's Creative Village component. The project scope includes comprehensive renovations to convert these buildings into affordable residential apartments and artist studio spaces, encompassing roofing with 30-year asphalt shingles, HVAC system installation (electric AC units and furnaces), plumbing and water heater upgrades, kitchen and bathroom renovations with granite countertops and comfort-height fixtures, flooring repairs, washer/dryer installation, electrical work with separate power meters, new gutters and downspouts, exterior trim repairs, attic insulation to R-38 specifications, and fire safety verification. The Edwards Cottage will contain five apartments while the Trustees Cottage will contain three apartments, with the latter requiring additional specifications for accessible walk-in shower installation and floor leveling. Bidders must submit three copies of their sealed proposals (one marked original) to the City Manager's Office at Decatur City Hall by March 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for February 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM on-site at the cottages. Qualified contractors must demonstrate experience on at least three similar Georgia projects and provide superintendent resumes with their bids. Questions must be submitted via email to Felix Floyd, Assistant Public Works Director (felix.floyd@decaturga.com) no later than March 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM. The project must be completed within 60 days from Notice to Proceed with liquidated damages of $200 per calendar day assessed for delays, and all work is subject to a 12-month warranty covering materials and labor defects.

There are no specific set-asides noted for disadvantaged enterprises in this solicitation, though all contractors must comply with equal employment opportunity requirements and cannot discriminate based on gender, race, color, genetic information, religion, national origin, political affiliation, age, disability status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All contractors and subcontractors must comply with E-Verify requirements and Georgia Department of Labor regulations, provide non-collusion affidavits, and submit Certificates of Insurance prior to commencing work that include Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 general aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Umbrella coverage ($1,000,000 or greater), and Workers' Compensation Insurance. Payment will be made within 30 days of project completion and final invoice submission, with 10 percent retainage withheld until substantial completion. The specific budget or award value is not disclosed in the solicitation materials, though bidders must submit lump sum proposals that include all labor, materials, equipment, permits, and disposal costs within the established budget. The bid package is available at no cost at www.decaturga.com/requestforproposals, and the City Commission will make the contract award following bid review and contractor qualification verification.