Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conf ITB #26-97 Riverdale Library Renovations for Clayton County, Georgia

Clayton County, Georgia is requesting bids from qualified general contractors for Riverdale Library Renovations at 420 Valley Hill Road under ITB #26-97, with bids due July 30, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit are scheduled jointly for July 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. EST respectively. Written questions are due July 16, 2026 by 3:00 p.m. EST.

The project scope encompasses construction of a 3,576 square-foot addition to the existing 11,482 square-foot facility, expanding total occupancy from 206 to 389 persons and creating 15,508 square feet of enclosed building area. The addition includes a teens/maker room, meeting room, mechanical space, restrooms, and storage. The project is classified Assembly (A-3) occupancy under International Building Code 2018 Edition with Georgia amendments, utilizing Type V-B construction and a sprinklered fire protection system. Bidders must perform all necessary demolition, site work, utility coordination, and construction across sixteen divisions (General Requirements, Existing Conditions, Concrete, Metals, Wood and Plastics, Thermal and Moisture Protection, Openings, Finishes, Specialties, Furnishings, Fire Suppression, Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, and Earthwork) while complying with Georgia and National codes including IBC, NEC, IFGC, IMC, IPC, IECC, IFC, NFPA 101, and ADA standards.

The contract term runs from Notice to Proceed through June 30, 2027, with liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day for delays. Bidders must submit a lump-sum base bid plus unit prices for seven earthwork line items. The County will assess a 5% Owner Controlled Allowance Contingency on the base bid.

Bidders must hold a current Georgia General Contractor license with a minimum five years of similar experience, register with E-Verify, maintain current commercial general liability insurance, and hold a Certificate of Authority to Transact Business in Georgia and valid business license. Bonding requirements include 5% bid bond, 100% performance bond, and 100% payment bond with A.M. Best ratings of A-VII or higher. Insurance must include Workers' Compensation (statutory limits), Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), Commercial Automobile Liability ($1 million per accident), Excess Liability ($2 million), Builders Risk, and Contractor Pollution Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate). All subcontractors require County approval prior to work. Bids must remain valid for 120 days from submission. The County is exempt from Federal Excise Tax and Georgia Sales Tax and reserves the right to make one award, no award, or multiple awards.