Design-Build Services for Demolition and Reconstruction of the Thomaston-Upson Civic Center Baseball

Upson County, Georgia is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified design-build teams for a comprehensive project involving the demolition and reconstruction of the concession stand at the Thomaston-Upson Civic Center Baseball Field. The project requires a complete design-build service approach, including site assessment, architectural and engineering design, permitting, construction management, and final inspection. Specific deliverables include demolishing the existing concession stand and sand volleyball court, constructing a new code-compliant facility with enhanced amenities such as three scorer's platforms, a batting cage, wireless networking, digital signage, and increased restroom capacity. The evaluation criteria for proposal selection is carefully weighted: 25% on experience and qualifications, 20% on design approach and innovation, 15% on project schedule, 30% on cost proposal, and 10% on references and past performance. Key dates include a mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for June 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with completed proposals due by June 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Proposing teams must provide a performance bond covering 100% of the total contract amount and meet specific insurance requirements, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability coverage.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Proposing teams will be required to submit various affidavits, including a non-collusive affidavit and a SAVE (Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements) affidavit. The project will be executed at 101 Civic Center Drive in Thomaston, Georgia, with the county government maintaining a tax-exempt status. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the comprehensive nature of the design-build services suggests a substantial investment in modernizing the baseball field's infrastructure. Potential vendors should note the project's complexity, which requires comprehensive design and construction capabilities, integrated technological enhancements, and the ability to deliver a modern, functional recreational facility that meets current building codes and community needs.