ITB 2026-03-001 Big Hart Restroom Renovation

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners in Georgia is issuing Invitation to Bid (ITB) 2026-03-001 for the renovation of a restroom facility at Big Hart Campground in Thomson, Georgia. This construction project encompasses roofing replacement, skylight installation, door replacement, privacy screen construction, structural repairs, painting (interior and exterior), and plumbing fixture repairs. The scope of work includes 12 line items with estimated quantities: 400 square feet of roof replacement, 150 square feet of roof decking, 2 skylights, 2 doors, 88 linear feet of fascia, 100 square feet of privacy screens, 700 square feet of exterior painting, 300 square feet of interior painting, and 1 plumbing fixture. Bidders must submit sealed bids by April 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM to the McDuffie County Finance Department at 210 Railroad Street, Thomson, Georgia 30824, with a mandatory site showing scheduled for March 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Written questions must be submitted by April 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with responses provided by addenda by April 7, 2026. The estimated contract duration is 90 days with possible renewal for up to three successive one-year periods contingent upon appropriation of funds. Required qualifications and documentation include valid business licenses, E-Verify documentation, Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Affidavits, non-collusion affidavits, W-9 forms, certificates of insurance meeting specific liability limits (workers' compensation at statutory limits, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability with $1,000,000 combined single limit, and property coverage matching the existing building limit), and payment and performance bonds if the project exceeds $50,000.

McDuffie County reserves the right to award to a local business with a McDuffie County business license at up to 4 percent above the lowest bid received, providing a potential set-aside preference for local vendors. No specific disadvantaged enterprise designations or incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. Bidders must comply with all federal, state, and local laws and obtain necessary licenses and permits prior to project commencement. The contract includes specific insurance and compliance requirements that must be maintained throughout the contract term, and the County will process payments via Automatic Clearing House (ACH) within 20 days or by check within 30 days, with retainage at 95 percent of work completed prior to substantial completion in accordance with Georgia State Law. While no specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated in the solicitation, the project specifications and line items suggest a mid-sized construction contract typical of county-level facility renovations.