Purchase and Installation of Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing Membrane at the Records Center Building

Chatham County, Georgia is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase and installation of a 60 mil Scrim Reinforced Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) roofing membrane system at the Chatham County Records Center located at 4225 Augusta Road, Garden City, Georgia 31408. The project encompasses approximately 40,800 square feet and includes complete removal and disposal of existing materials, installation of the white TPO roofing membrane with flashing and trim components, sealants, caulking, and all associated labor and supervision necessary for completion. Successful contractors must be certified TPO installers with a minimum of five years' experience in single-ply roofing installation and two years' experience with the specific seaming system proposed; the acceptable TPO manufacturers are limited to GAF, Firestone, and John Mannville Building Products. The roofing system must meet Factory Mutual Class 1-60 wind uplift resistance classification and Underwriter's Laboratories UL-580 Class 90 wind uplift resistance standards, with contractors required to provide a 20-year written manufacturer's warranty covering leaks and defects, a one-year written warranty against leakage, and a five-year written labor warranty. Work must be performed between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, commencing within ten days of the notice to proceed and completing within 40 calendar days thereafter. Sealed bids must be submitted online through the Chatham County Purchasing Portal at https://chathamcountyga.bonfirehub.com/portal by 2:00 p.m. on June 18, 2026, with a pre-bid conference scheduled for June 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Records Center building; objections to the solicitation must be submitted either at the pre-bid conference or in writing at least two days prior to the conference.

Chatham County has established a 30 percent combined Minority/Woman Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation goal for this construction contract, requiring bidders to demonstrate good faith efforts to subcontract with qualified M/WBE firms or face bid rejection. All bidders must submit required certifications and compliance documentation including Drug-Free Workplace Certification, Promise of Non-Discrimination Statement, Contractor/Consultant E-Verify Affidavit, Bidder's Certification Regarding Debarment and Suspension, M/WBE Participation Report, SAVE Affidavit, and Affidavit Regarding Lobbying. Bidders must provide a bid bond equal to 5 percent of the total bid price with their submission, and the successful contractor must post a payment and performance bond equal to 100 percent of the bid price prior to contract execution, with all bonds executed by a surety authorized to conduct business in Georgia. Certificates of insurance must be submitted prior to contract award, including Commercial General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and annual aggregate, Workers' Compensation coverage of $500,000 per accident, and Builder's Risk coverage equal to 100 percent of contract value. Bidders must provide firm pricing for 60 days from the bid opening date with all delivery, handling, and surcharges included, with costs delivered F.O.B. Chatham County, Savannah, Georgia, and the County reserves the right to reject any non-responsive or non-responsible bids and award to the responsible bidder whose bid provides the best value based on lowest unit price. No budget range or award value is specified in the solicitation documents.