Oconee Veterans Park (OVP) Tennis Court Facility Expansion

Oconee County, Georgia is soliciting bids for the Oconee Veterans Park (OVP) Tennis Court Facility Expansion project through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) numbered 26_08_003. The comprehensive project involves constructing sixteen (16) new LED-lighted tennis courts, expanding the existing parking lot, building a new tennis facility, and resurfacing and relighting the current eight (8) tennis courts located at 3500A Hog Mountain Road in Watkinsville. Additional project scope includes storm drain networks, water and sanitary sewer improvements, sidewalks, lighting, landscaping, fencing, and stormwater management facility expansion. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with sealed bids due by September 25, 2025, at 10:00 am. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond and provide a Consent of Surety demonstrating the ability to furnish a 100% Performance and Payment bond. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, with the project expected to commence within 60 days of the Notice to Proceed and be completed within 300 calendar days.

The procurement does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including a Bidder's Checklist, Bidder's Information, Qualifications, References, and compliance documents such as a Georgia Security & Immigration Compliance Act Affidavit and a Drug Free Workplace Certificate. The county requires bidders to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability with specific coverage limits. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated in the available documents, the complexity of the project suggests a significant capital investment for infrastructure development. Contractors will need to demonstrate technical capability, financial stability, and compliance with local and state regulations to be considered for the project. The county reserves the right to reject any or all bids, maintaining flexibility in the selection process.