Demorest City Hall Parking Lot

The City of Demorest Downtown Development Authority in Demorest, Georgia is requesting sealed bids for construction of a municipal parking lot with site improvements, with bids due August 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. (per Addendum 1, corrected from August 23). A local preference policy applies under Georgia law: a local bidder (defined as having offices in Habersham County) within 5% of the lowest responsive and responsible bid may be afforded the opportunity to match that bid.

The scope includes site demolition, earthwork and grading, storm drainage improvements with underground detention system, concrete curb and gutter, concrete sidewalks and ADA-compliant ramps, asphalt paving, pavement striping, erosion and sedimentation control, modular retaining wall improvements, and related appurtenances. The bid structure consists of eight lump sum line items covering major construction categories. Two alternate bid items are offered: Alternate No. 1 for gymnasium demolition and Alternate No. 2 for gymnasium disassembly and delivery to 251 Habersham Mills Road, Demorest, Georgia.

The contract term is 120 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per consecutive calendar day for failure to achieve Substantial Completion within the contract time. Sealed bids must be submitted to Demorest City Hall, 250 Alabama Street, with public bid opening at the same location and time. A bid bond or certified cashier's check equal to 5% of the total base bid is required. The successful bidder must furnish Performance and Payment Bonds each equal to 100% of the contract sum, plus insurance including General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Workers Compensation (statutory with $100,000 / $500,000 / $100,000 Employer's Liability limits), and Umbrella Liability ($1,000,000). A site visit is recommended and may be coordinated through Mark Musselwhite at (762) 228-1469. Contract award is anticipated within 60 days of bid opening. All bidders must acknowledge receipt of Addendum 1 on the Bid Form in Section 00300 or risk bid rejection.