RFP26-007 Wheel Beautiful: RiverLands Universal Access Trail (Construction Services)

The City of Chattahoochee Hills is seeking construction services through a Request for Proposal (RFP26-007) for the Wheel Beautiful: RiverLands Universal Access Trail project located at New RiverLands Park in Fulton County, Georgia. The project involves the construction of approximately 0.7 miles of universally accessible trail designed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the U.S. Access Board's Accessibility Guidelines for Outdoor Developed Areas. The procurement is structured into three coordinated bid packages: (1) Site Preparation and Aggregate Base Installation; (2) Permeable Rubber-Modified Asphalt (RMA) Surfacing or comparable accessible surface; and (3) Site Amenities and Structures, including composite decking platforms, viewing platforms, benches, and picnic facilities. Firms may submit proposals for one, multiple, or all bid packages. The RFP was issued on April 15, 2026, with a mandatory pre-proposal conference scheduled for April 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST at the project site, and proposals are due on May 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST. Submissions must include one original and two copies with an electronic copy on flash drive delivered to the City of Chattahoochee Hills Finance Department. The evaluation will employ a qualifications-based, best-value approach with scoring weighted as Technical Approach and Understanding of Scope (30 percent), Experience and Qualifications (35 percent), Project Management and Schedule (15 percent), and Cost Proposal (20 percent). The intended contract award date is June 2, 2026, with all work to be concluded by August 31, 2027.

The RFP does not identify specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting competition to particular enterprise types based on disadvantaged business classifications. Proposers must complete detailed bid tables with itemized unit pricing for all labor, materials, equipment, overhead, and profit, and must carry general liability insurance, workers' compensation insurance, and potentially performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price. All work must comply with federal and state laws, including the Civil Rights Act, Age Discrimination Act, ADA, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The project is supported by a Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) Tire Products Grant, requiring coordination for material sourcing and documentation related to rubber-modified asphalt installation, with non-mandatory suggested suppliers provided for contractor reference. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or budget ranges are identified in the RFP documentation. The City reserves the right to award bid packages individually or in combination to single or multiple contractors and may defer, phase, or separately procure any component based on funding, sequencing, or market conditions.