Moultrie State Farmers Market Cooler Addition

The Georgia Department of Agriculture is requesting bids for design and construction of a cooler addition at the Moultrie State Farmers Market, with bids due December 18, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. via doas.ga.gov (Team Georgia Marketplace). Attendance at a mandatory pre-bid conference on November 29, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the market facility (1525 1st Avenue SE, Moultrie, Georgia 31768) is required for bid eligibility; vendors who do not attend will be automatically disqualified.

The scope includes full design and construction of the cooler addition with labor, materials, equipment, and utilities connections. Work must commence within ten days of receiving the proceed order and reach material completion within 120 consecutive calendar days. Technical specifications are provided in the Project Manual and a series of technical drawings (A-1 through A-5) and plumbing plan prepared by Riley, Park, Hayden & Associates Engineers.

Bids must include a performance bid bond of not less than 5% of the base bid. Upon award, the successful contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price within ten business days and provide proof of workers' compensation insurance, employers' liability insurance with minimum limits of $1 million per accident, and commercial general liability insurance. Progress payments will be made monthly on or about the 15th, with final payment 30 days after issuance of the Certificate of Material Completion.

Contract awards will be made on a lump-sum basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The contract is governed by Georgia law with venue and jurisdiction in Fulton County. All contractors and subcontractors must comply with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act and register with a federal work authorization program such as E-Verify. The state maintains reciprocal preference for Georgia-domiciled suppliers and encourages subcontracting to small and minority business enterprises. Questions are due December 6, 2012 at 5:00 p.m., with responses provided by December 10 at 5:00 p.m. Addendum 1, issued December 12, 2012, removes the requirement for a performance bond at bid submission; all bidders must review, sign, and submit the addendum with their proposals. The issuing officer is Verneicher Favors at 404-656-5645 or verneicher.favors@agr.georgia.gov.