North Hill Street Playground

The City of Griffin in Spalding County, Georgia is soliciting bids for the North Hill Street Playground project (Bid #26-006), a comprehensive playground installation and site improvement initiative. The procurement involves site preparation, minor demolition, grading, and installation of a new playground surface with concrete paver walkways. The contractor will be responsible for assembling and installing playground equipment provided by the City, as well as supplying and installing additional site accessories including metal park benches, metal trash receptacles, and a black aluminum fence with gates. Sealed proposals must be submitted by February 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time to the City of Griffin's offices at 100 S. Hill Street. The project timeline stipulates 90 days for Substantial Completion and 120 days from commencement for final completion. Prospective bidders must obtain Bidding Documents from LJA Engineering, Inc. by providing a current Georgia Business License and paying a non-refundable fee of $300 for hard copies or $75 for digital versions. The deadline for submitting written contractor questions is February 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM.

The contract opportunity emphasizes opportunities for disadvantaged business enterprises and is subject to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, ensuring non-discriminatory participation. Bidders must provide a letter from their Surety Company verifying bonding capacity and submit a Bid Bond equivalent to 5% of the total contract amount. Performance and Payment Bonds, each at 110% of the contract amount, will be required prior to contract award. Contractors must also provide a Certification of Insurance. The City of Griffin reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive formalities. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the requirement for performance bonds and the comprehensive nature of the project suggest a substantial investment in infrastructure improvement. All bids will remain subject to acceptance for ninety days after the bid opening, providing flexibility in the evaluation and selection process.