(RFP) Construction of a New Disc Golf Course at Bud Kelley Park

Henry County, Georgia is soliciting proposals through Request for Proposal (RFP) #25-59 for the construction of a new 18-hole disc golf course at Bud Kelley Park, located at 1605 Kelleytown Road in McDonough. The project involves comprehensive site development, including selective clearing of approximately 16 acres of wooded and meadow areas, installing 36 concrete tee pads (two per hole), 38 basket sleeves and new baskets, course signage, benches, and erosion control features. Detailed construction plans prepared by Planet Earth Designs on June 25, 2024, outline specific requirements for vegetation removal and course infrastructure. A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference and site visit is scheduled for March 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with proposal submissions due on April 11, 2025, at 3:00 PM through the county's eProcurement Portal. The evaluation process will assess bidders on qualifications, relevant experience, staff availability, technical approach, cost, and DBE participation, with a maximum scoring of 100 points and potential for an additional 15 points through an oral presentation.

The solicitation includes a 10.9% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation benchmark, encouraging minority and small business involvement in the project. Four potential add-alternate options are available, including benches behind tee pads, seat walls and concrete paving, new trees around the seating area, and an overhead structure at the course entrance. Bidders must submit a detailed cost proposal that includes a 10% construction contingency, with liquidated damages set at $150 per calendar day for project completion delays. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant investment in park infrastructure. The project will transform approximately 16 acres of park land into a professionally designed disc golf course, enhancing recreational opportunities for Henry County residents and potentially attracting regional disc golf enthusiasts.