Invitation for bid for scott park improvements FY26

The City of Valdosta, Georgia, located in Lee County, is soliciting sealed bids for Scott Park Improvements (Project No. 26-01-709) through a Unit Price Contract procurement mechanism. The scope of work encompasses construction of a new basketball court, three pickleball courts, and an accessible playground with kids fitness course; installation of 676 square yards of 6-inch concrete sidewalk; paving of 3,568 square yards of driveway and parking lot areas; and associated site work including grading, fencing, and landscape restoration. Sealed bids must be submitted by 10:00 AM Local Time on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the City Engineer's office located at 300 N. Lee Street, Valdosta, Georgia 31603. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Engineering Department office, with no late sign-ins permitted after the designated time. The contract period is 105 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with monthly progress payments made based on actual quantities of work measured according to the unit price schedule. All bids must be accompanied by a signed and notarized non-collusive affidavit, a Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance affidavit, and a bid bond or certified check equal to five percent of the bid amount (exempt for bids of $25,000 or less). The project incorporates references to GDOT Standard Specifications for Construction of Transportation Systems (2021 edition), City of Valdosta Standard Specifications for Water and Sewer, and City of Valdosta Land Development Regulations.

The procurement documents do not indicate any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting bidder eligibility based on organizational type. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available materials. Successful bidders must provide a Contract Performance Bond and Payment Bond equal to 100 percent of the contract price and execute the contract and bonds within 10 days of award notification. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per day for failure to complete work within the 105-calendar-day contract period. No bids may be withdrawn for 30 days following the scheduled bid receipt time. The City of Valdosta reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities, and readvertise. The specific budget or award value is not disclosed in the available bid documents; interested parties should contact Charlie Clark, Engineering Services Manager, at (229) 259-3530, or visit the City of Valdosta website at http://www.valdostacity.com/bid-opportunities for complete specifications and bidding documents.