Deck Porch, Stairs, and Ramp Replacement Project (CCSO Firing Range Bldg. 1 and Bldg. 2)

Chatham County, Georgia is soliciting competitive bids for Bid No. 26-0045-4, a deck porch, stairs, and ramp replacement project at the Chatham County Sheriff Office (CCSO) Firing Range Buildings 1 and 2. The project requires qualified contractors to provide all materials, supplies, equipment, tools, and labor necessary to remove and replace identified deck porches, stairs, and ramps, including installation of new 6x6 posts set in concrete, new lattice under deck framing, and ADA-compliant ramps. Work must commence within ten calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed and be completed within ninety calendar days, performed during normal business hours (7:00 AM to 4:00 PM) Monday through Friday. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site walk-through is scheduled for May 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM at 1050 Carl Griffin Dr., Savannah, Georgia 31405, where contractors may obtain accurate measurements. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on June 17, 2026, and must be submitted online through the Chatham County Purchasing Portal at https://chathamcountyga.bonfirehub.com/portal. Contractors must provide lump-sum bid pricing on an F.O.B. Chatham County basis, with all costs including materials, labor, equipment, shipping, and delivery included in the bid price. Required qualifications include a minimum of three documented references from previous projects with similar scope (with preference for government owners), a current Georgia Occupational Tax Certificate, and maintenance of specified insurance coverage including $1,000,000 Commercial General Liability, $500,000 Workers' Compensation, and $1,000,000 Business Automobile Liability insurance. All bid prices must remain firm for sixty days from the bid opening date, and bidders must submit any specification objections no later than two days prior to the pre-bid conference.

Chatham County has established a 30 percent combined Minority and Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation goal and requires bidders to demonstrate good faith efforts to subcontract with qualified M/WBE firms through documented solicitation, work breakdown analysis, timely provision of contract information, and assistance with bonding and equipment needs. Contractors must also comply with the E-Verify System for employment verification, the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act, drug-free workplace requirements, and all federal, state, and local licensing, labor, and occupational safety regulations. All bidders must complete and submit the required certifications and affidavits (Attachments A through I), a subcontractor listing form identifying any proposed subcontractors, and a references form disclosing prior project experience and any claims or lawsuits. This is a one-time contract award with no renewal options, and no budget range or award value has been disclosed in the solicitation materials. Payment will be made within thirty days of invoice receipt and County approval. Bidders are strictly prohibited from contacting any County department directly; all questions must be submitted through the Chatham County Purchasing portal, as the County does not utilize third parties to obtain bids on its behalf.