Soccer complex irrigation upgrades

Ware County, Georgia is seeking bids for the Soccer Complex Irrigation Upgrades project located at 601 Triune Mill Road in Thomaston. The procurement involves a comprehensive upgrade of the existing irrigation system, specifically targeting fifteen (15) zones that will require new irrigation heads, piping, valves, controller, and associated infrastructure components. Sealed bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM local time on June 13, 2025, with a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for May 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Bidders must be licensed in Georgia and fully insured, with required insurance coverage including general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, commercial automobile liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, worker's compensation, and employee dishonesty coverage. The project has a 90-consecutive calendar day completion timeline following the Notice to Proceed, and contractors will be required to submit a 5% Bid Bond, with Performance and Payment Bonds each set at 100% of the contract amount. Digital contract documents are available for a non-refundable $50.00 fee from EMC Engineering Services, Inc., and Upson County reserves the right to reject any or all bids based on responsiveness, qualifications, and financial ability.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the procurement appears open to qualified contractors who can meet the specified insurance and licensing requirements. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and the project seems to be a full system replacement rather than an incremental upgrade or integration with existing technology. The bid documents do not specify a precise budget range, though the requirement for performance and payment bonds suggests the project has substantial financial scope. Potential bidders should carefully review the complete bid documentation, which can be obtained from EMC Engineering Services, Inc. for the $50.00 document fee. The county's evaluation will likely focus on technical capability, financial stability, and the ability to complete the irrigation system upgrade within the prescribed 90-day timeline, with an emphasis on selecting a contractor that can best serve the project's interests and technical requirements.