RFB No. 26-0033; Gallops Senior Center and Pop Austin Recreation Center Roofing Project

This Request for Bids (RFB No. 26-0033) issued by the Columbus Consolidated Government in Columbus, Georgia, solicits sealed bids for comprehensive roofing projects at two municipal facilities: Gallops Senior Center (1212 15th Street) and Pop Austin Recreation Center (1331 Alexander Street). Vendors must bid on both roof projects to be considered for award, as the contract will be awarded in its entirety to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. The scope of work includes all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to complete specified roofing work in full compliance with the project manual. For Gallops Senior Center, the project involves roof repairs and replacements including removal of loose gravel from existing built-up roofing, substrate inspection and repair, installation of tapered lightweight insulating concrete (LWIC), and application of a new 20-year warranty fully-adhered fleeceback TPO membrane roofing system. Pop Austin Recreation Center requires similar work with additional complexity including rehabilitation of concrete and cementitious wood fiber decks, wet roof material removal, and optional alternate pricing for fully-adhered KEE fleeceback thermoplastic membrane. Contractor qualifications require a minimum of five years in business, completion of at least three similar roofing projects, and a workers compensation experience modification factor (NCCI) of 1.1 or less. All required submittal documents including E-Verify affidavit, conflict of interest affidavit, non-collusion affidavit, statement of qualifications, proof of insurance, bid bond, warranty information, business license, and W-9 form must be included with the bid response. Sealed bids are due April 29, 2026 at 2:30 PM Eastern time via DemandStar, with a virtual opening scheduled during the 3:00 PM hour. Two mandatory site visits are scheduled for April 9, 2026: the first at 10:30 AM at Pop Austin Recreation Center and the second at 1:00 PM at Gallops Senior Center. Bid security of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount is required, and the successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount within ten days of award notification.

The solicitation documents do not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to disadvantaged enterprises or specific organization types; the opportunity appears to be open to all qualified vendors meeting the stated contractor qualifications. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available procurement materials. Addendum No. 1, issued April 17, 2026, clarifies that while prime contractors must bid on both locations, they are not required to use the same roofing contractor at each facility, allowing flexibility in subcontracting arrangements. Insurance requirements include general liability, worker's compensation, auto liability, and umbrella coverage with minimum limits of $1 million, with the City named as additional insured. The successful contractor must begin work within thirty days of award or as agreed upon with the owner and shall be responsible for all building permits. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available procurement documents.