RFB# 2025-03 holly springs town center parking deck above ground dry stack fire protection piping, F

The City of Holly Springs, Georgia is seeking bids for RFB# 2025-03, a fire protection infrastructure project for the Holly Springs Town Center Parking Deck located at 170 Timothy Downing Drive. The procurement is specifically for installing above-ground dry stack fire protection piping, fittings, valves, and an air compressor system, with the project plans prepared by Kimley-Horn. Sealed bids are due on October 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with bid opening immediately following at the Kenneth N. Ball Municipal Complex. The project has a substantial completion timeline of 60 consecutive days from the Notice to Proceed, which is anticipated to be issued in November 2025. Bidders are required to submit a 5% bid bond or equivalent security, and the successful contractor must provide performance and payment bonds covering 100% of the contract amount. Requests for payment will be processed monthly by the 5th, with a 5% retainage held until final project acceptance. All bids will remain subject to acceptance for 60 days after the bid opening, and the City reserves the right to reject any or all submissions.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Surety and insurance companies participating in the bid must meet specific requirements, including maintaining an AM Best rating of A-6 or greater. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project involves integrating new fire protection infrastructure with existing Town Center Parking Deck facilities. The bid documents can be obtained by contacting Dana McKinzie via email, and interested contractors should carefully review the specifications prepared by Kimley-Horn. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the requirement for comprehensive performance and payment bonds suggests a substantial project investment. The procurement is specifically for Cherokee County, Georgia, and potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate technical capability in fire protection systems installation and municipal infrastructure project management.