Parking Improvements at Windmill Park

Banks County Government is requesting bids on parking improvements at Windmill Park in Homer, Georgia, with bids due August 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The project consists of asphalt paving, concrete sidewalks and curb-and-gutter, storm drainage installation, pavement striping, signage, mass grading, and traffic and erosion control measures.

The scope includes approximately 320 tons of 9.5 mm asphalt and 480 tons of 12.5 mm asphalt; 4,300 square yards of 6-inch graded aggregate base course; 890 linear feet of 6-inch by 24-inch curb and gutter; 880 square yards of 4-inch concrete sidewalk; 220 linear feet of 18-inch HDPE storm drain and 200 linear feet of 24-inch HDPE storm drain; 44 linear feet of 18-inch RCP storm drain; two 24-inch concrete headwalls; two grate top drop inlets; one manhole; one junction box; 200 square yards of Type 3 rip rap; and 3,300 linear feet of 5-inch white pavement striping and 240 linear feet of 5-inch yellow pavement striping. Contract documents and specifications are available for a non-refundable cost of $250.00 in hard copy or at no cost in digital format from Kurt Kirby, Director of Parks and Recreation, at (706) 677-4407 or kkirby@co.banks.ga.us.

All work must be completed within thirty consecutive calendar days from written Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $500.00 per day assessed for delays beyond the contract completion date. The successful contractor must perform a minimum of 30 percent of the contract work as the prime contractor and must furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the bid amount. Bid bonds or certified cashier's checks equal to five percent of the total bid are required with proposal submission. The project is financed by County TSPLOST Parks and Recreation funds. Award decisions will be made within sixty days of bid opening based on bid price (40 points), firm experience in similar work (20 points), references and reliability (20 points), and experience and background of key personnel (20 points). Questions must be received by 5:00 p.m. on August 21, 2026.