Request for bid - concrete apron for fire training tower

Here is a comprehensive two-paragraph summary of the state and/or local contracting opportunity:

The City of Bainbridge, Georgia is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the construction of a Concrete Apron for the Fire Training Center in Dade County. The scope of work includes providing all forms, reinforcing steel, and concrete necessary for the construction of an 8-inch thick reinforced concrete apron around the Fire Training Tower and Flashover Building. The City will prepare the subgrade and base for the apron. Bids are due by 11:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time on Monday, October 16, 2023 and will be publicly opened and read aloud. An on-site inspection of the work location is strongly recommended. Bidders must provide a list of at least three references for comparable work performed. The City requires a minimum of 30 days to make payment to the successful vendor but will consider cash discounts for early payment.

The City reserves the right to accept or reject any part of or all bids, waive technicalities or formalities, negotiate with the low bidder, and accept the bid deemed to be in the City's best interest. The successful contractor must comply with all applicable licenses, taxes, safety requirements, and immigration laws. Based on the Bid Tabulation, the lowest responsive bid of $147,000 was submitted by David Taylor Construction of Moultrie, GA, who offered a 10% discount for payment within 10 days of job completion. Funding for the project will be from the Public Safety account 328-0000-54.2500, and the contract was approved by the five-member Council.