Fowler Park Field Improvements

The City of Douglasville, Georgia is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for park improvements at Fowler Field Park, structured as a lump-sum bid with 16 line items. The procurement encompasses comprehensive site improvements including repair and replacement of existing asphalt walkways, installation of a new exercise area with athletic equipment, construction of a wooden boardwalk with steel arbor and triangle shade sail, addition of site furnishings (benches, picnic tables, trash receptacles, and pet stations), implementation of poured-in-place rubber surfacing and concrete paving systems, installation of an underdrain system for stormwater management and bioretention features, and complete landscape planting with trees, shrubs, and ground cover. The project must achieve substantial completion within 210 calendar days from the notice to proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $500 per calendar day for unexcused delays beyond the completion date. Evaluation of proposals will be based on bidder qualifications and experience with similar projects completed within the past five years (40 points), understanding of the project and subject matter expertise (30 points), ability and available resources to perform the work (15 points), and proposed project costs (15 points). Bidders must demonstrate completion of a minimum of five similar projects within the past five years and must provide E-Verify documentation, Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act affidavits, contractor's oath, current occupational/business license, corporate certificate of existence, project manager contact information, and a certificate of liability insurance naming the City of Douglasville as additional insured. Written questions and requests for clarification must be submitted by June 18, 2025, with electronic bids due via Bidnet Direct no later than July 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM EDT. No pre-bid conference has been scheduled.

The RFP does not indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular types of organizations, though all bidders and subcontractors must comply with Georgia's Security and Immigration Compliance Act requirements. Performance and payment bonds in amounts not less than the contract price are required, with all sureties appearing on the Treasury Department's most current list authorized to do business in Georgia. Invoicing will be made on a net 30-day basis with a valid W-9 form required from the successful bidder. The project includes a one-year landscape maintenance period and one-year plant warranty following substantial completion, ensuring ongoing quality assurance. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents, and the specifications require compliance with ASTM, ACI, CPSC, and Georgia Department of Transportation standards with independent testing services for concrete, soil, and erosion control measures. The specific award value or budget range for this procurement has not been disclosed in the available RFP documents.