Oakhurst Park Drainage Improvements

The City of Decatur, Georgia, in DeKalb County, is soliciting sealed bids through a Request for Proposals for construction of drainage improvements at Oakhurst Park located at 307 Feld Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030. The project encompasses selective demolition, site grading, and construction of a stormwater drainage swale approximately 179 feet in length designed to convey surface runoff from adjacent properties while maintaining positive drainage away from subject properties. The disturbed area totals 0.07 acres, and the contractor is responsible for providing comprehensive erosion and sediment control measures in accordance with the approved design plan prepared by Raymond Engineering. Key deliverables include installation of silt fencing, inlet protection devices, temporary sediment traps, and channel stabilization utilizing sodding as the primary lining method, with the contractor required to perform daily inspections of erosion control measures, dust control, and maintenance of construction exits. The project must commence as soon as possible after contract award and be completed within ninety (90) calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $150 per day assessed for delays beyond this deadline. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the City of Decatur Public Works Community Room, 2635 Talley Street, with attendance required for bid consideration. Written questions must be submitted to Eric Byrne at eric.byrne@decaturga.com by Friday, April 10, 2026, with written responses due by Friday, April 17, 2026. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the City Manager's Office, Decatur City Hall, 509 North McDonough Street, and must be accompanied by a certified check, bank draft, or bid bond equal to five percent (5%) of the estimated construction cost.

The contract documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular enterprise types or disadvantaged business classifications. The successful contractor must furnish Satisfactory Performance and Payment Bonds prior to commencing work, maintain comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate, automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and an umbrella policy of $5,000,000 or an amount equal to the contract value, whichever is greater. All contractors and subcontractors must comply with Georgia's E-Verify requirements and maintain a one-year warranty on all work from the date of substantial completion, with a twelve-month warranty period covering all installation materials and labor against defects. Payment will be made upon presentation of a final invoice within thirty days after work completion and acceptance, subject to ten percent (10%) retainage until substantial completion. No incumbent vendor or current contractor is identified in the procurement documents, and no specific budget range or award value is disclosed; however, the five percent (5%) bid bond requirement suggests a project of moderate construction value. Contract documents are available online at www.decaturga.com/requestforproposals for prospective bidders seeking detailed specifications, grading plans, site and drainage profiles, and comprehensive erosion and sediment control specifications.