Grady County Help Agency FY24CDBG

The Grady County Board of Commissioners is procuring construction services for a new 3,300 square foot pre-engineered metal building to house the Grady County Help Agency. The project consists of constructing a metal building system with metal roof, walls, and soffit panels on an existing partially cleared site located at 1816 North Broad Street, State Road 93 North, Cairo, Georgia 39827. Deliverables include exterior components such as an aluminum store entrance, punched windows, metal doors with frames, and a coiling door; interior components including non-loading metal studs, gypsum board, flush wood doors, architectural cabinets, suspended acoustical ceilings, floor finishes, and paintings; mechanical systems comprising a complete HVAC system and plumbing for accessible toilets and lavatories; and electrical systems including fire alarm, low voltage components, and an emergency power generator. The scope of work also encompasses site work including minor clearing and demolition, site grading, structural building fill, concrete and asphaltic pavements, concrete walks, and planting and grassing. Sealed bids must be submitted by December 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Grady County Board of Commissioners office located at 33 17th Avenue NW, Cairo, GA 39827. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on November 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM at the same location. Successful bidders must be properly licensed under applicable trade laws and provide a Performance Bond, separate Labor and Material Payment Bond, and acceptable insurance. Bid security of five percent of the bid amount must accompany each bid submission, and no bids may be withdrawn for 60 days after opening.

This procurement is funded by a grant from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and is subject to Build America, Buy America Act requirements, Davis-Bacon Act wage rate provisions, and Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968. Section 3 residents and business concerns are specifically encouraged to apply, reflecting a set-aside or preference for participation by low-income residents and local business concerns. The project is governed by State of Georgia statutes and laws for public works projects and is subject to all applicable federal and state regulations regarding prevailing wage and labor standards. Procurement documents are available for examination after October 27, 2025 at the Architect's office and online through the Architect, with printed documents provided to prime bidders only. The successful bidder shall begin work upon receipt of the Notice to Proceed and complete the work within the specified contract time. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the advertisement; however, the Grady County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities.