IFB - 2026 - 02 marine services ferry maintenance facilities

The Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the construction of a Marine Services Ferry Maintenance Facility in Savannah, Georgia. The procurement seeks a licensed Georgia General Contractor to construct a 1,750 square foot pre-fabricated metal building with a maintenance shop and small office. Bidders must demonstrate experience completing at least three similar projects within the past five years and provide comprehensive documentation including financial statements and insurance certificates. The project is scheduled for a 240-calendar day completion timeline, with a projected Notice to Proceed date of July 10, 2025. Bid proposals are due on September 26, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. EST, and contractors must submit detailed bid packages that include compliance documentation with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on contractor qualifications, project experience, financial stability, and ability to meet technical specifications.

The contract includes provisions for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation, encouraging minority and small business involvement in the project. The total project budget encompasses a base bid amount, a $4,000 permit allowance, and a $20,000 unforeseen conditions allowance, suggesting a comprehensive funding approach. Bidding requirements include specific bonding provisions, with 5% bid bonds required for bids over $100,000 and 100% performance and payment bonds for the contract value. The project will be funded through CAT's capital improvements budget, with potential federal transit funding involvement. While no incumbent vendors are specified, the procurement indicates a strategic infrastructure enhancement for marine ferry maintenance capabilities in Chatham County. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, and provide evidence of technical competence in constructing specialized maintenance facilities.