Hancock County Park

Hancock County, Georgia is issuing an Advertisement for Bids for the construction and development of the Hancock County Park, a comprehensive recreational facility project. The general contractor selected through this sealed lump sum bid process will be responsible for all trades and the complete construction of an 8.52-acre park facility located across the street from 12480 Augusta Highway in Sparta, Georgia. The project scope includes a dog park, event lawn, amphitheater, inclusive playground, walking track, two restroom buildings, two picnic pavilions, and a water feature. Sealed bids must be submitted by April 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hancock County Courthouse, Main Conference Room, 12630 Broad Street, Sparta, Georgia 31087, with public bid opening and reading immediately following submission. A mandatory prebid meeting for prospective prime bidders is scheduled for March 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the project site, and bidding documents will be available electronically beginning March 19, 2026 through Scott Davis at Cranston LLC. Qualified bidders must be properly licensed under Georgia law, submit bid security as specified in the Instructions to Bidders, and commit to beginning work upon receipt of the Notice to Proceed and completing all work within the contract timeline. The successful contractor will be required to provide a Performance Bond, separate Labor and Material Payment Bond, and acceptable insurance, with work subject to liquidated damages provisions.

The procurement documents do not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information. The project cost is anticipated to be between $1.5 and $1.8 million. Cranston LLC serves as the project architect and Owner's Representative and can be contacted at (706) 722-1588 for additional information regarding bidding documents, qualifications, and project specifications. No existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are identified in the available procurement materials.