Lanier County Recreation Complex 2025 (Fencing)

The Lanier County Board of Commissioners is soliciting sealed bids for a construction contract to install fencing at the Lanier County Recreation Complex in Lakeland, Georgia, representing Phase 2 of the overall project development. The scope of work includes installing black vinyl-coated fencing and backstops for three baseball/softball fields, with specific deliverables consisting of 287 linear feet of 24-foot backstop fencing (8-gauge finish, 9-gauge core), 300 linear feet of 12-foot ballfield fencing, 1,853 linear feet of 6-foot ballfield fencing, eighteen 4-foot man gates, six 12-foot double swing access gates, and six foul poles. The contract duration is 120 days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $500 per calendar day for delays in achieving substantial or final completion. Qualified contractors must possess a current Occupational Tax Receipt from a Georgia local government, comply with E-Verify federal work authorization requirements, provide a Drug-Free Workplace Certification, and execute a Waiver of Lien, while maintaining comprehensive insurance coverage including Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, Commercial General Liability at $3,000,000, and Business Auto Policy at $3,000,000 combined single limit, with the Lanier County Board of Commissioners named as additional insured. The contractor bears responsibility for all survey construction staking and coordinating with subcontractors to protect existing clay infields, irrigation systems, and turf areas. Sealed bids must be submitted by January 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., either by mail to the Lanier County Courthouse, 56 W. Main Street, Suite 9, Lakeland, Georgia 31635, or by hand delivery to the Lanier County Annex, 162 W Thigpen Avenue, Lakeland, Georgia 31635, with public bid opening occurring immediately thereafter at the Annex location. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for January 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at 162 West Thigpen Avenue, Lakeland, Georgia, and bid documents are available for review at the County Commissioners offices or as a PDF upon request from lbrown@lea-pc.com.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or women-owned businesses are identified in the procurement documents, indicating this is an open competitive bid opportunity available to all qualified contractors. A 5 percent bid bond, either as a certified check or performance bond from a Georgia-licensed surety company, is required at the time of bid submission. The contract is structured as a unit cost contract with monthly invoiced payments, subject to a 5 percent retainage held until punch list items are resolved, lien releases are provided, and the project is accepted by the County. The successful contractor will be selected as the lowest responsible bidder and must execute the contract and provide performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the contract amount within fourteen calendar days of award notice. No specific budget or award value is disclosed in the procurement documents, and no incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified. The project builds upon Phase 1 infrastructure, which included field earthwork, irrigation system installation, and grassing for the three baseball/softball fields, with plans prepared by LEA, PC.