Improving Neighborhood Outcomes - Downtown Streetscape Improvements

The City of Butler in Calhoun County, Georgia, is seeking sealed bids for the Improving Neighborhood Outcomes Downtown Streetscape Improvements project, a comprehensive urban infrastructure development initiative. The procurement is for construction services focused on creating new urban infrastructure, including sidewalks, curbs, gutters, site furnishings, and storm drainage systems as specified in the Construction Drawings. The project is funded through the Improving Neighborhood Outcomes in Disproportionately Impacted Communities (INODIC) grant program via the Governor's Office of Planning & Budget State Fiscal Recovery Fund. Sealed bids will be received until December 5, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Butler City Hall, located at 12 Cedar Street, Butler, Georgia 31006. Bidders must be licensed as General Contractors by the State of Georgia, with specific requirements for utility work performed below five feet of existing grade. The total project timeline is 240 consecutive calendar days, and contractors must comply with federal affirmative action guidelines and equal opportunity requirements outlined in 41 CFR 60-4.

The procurement includes specific requirements for bidder qualifications and participation, with mandatory compliance with federal regulations regarding minority and female workforce representation. Bidders must submit a 10% bid bond or certified cashier's check with their proposal, and the successful contractor will be required to provide 100% performance and payment bonds. While specific budgetary details are not explicitly stated, the project is funded through a state fiscal recovery grant, suggesting significant investment in local infrastructure improvement. The City of Butler reserves the right to reject any or all bids, maintaining flexibility in the procurement process. Potential respondents should contact Carter & Sloope, Inc. for comprehensive project documentation and additional details. The procurement appears to be open to qualified general contractors who can demonstrate the capability to complete complex urban infrastructure improvements within the specified timeframe and meet all regulatory compliance standards.