Synthetic Turf Replacement

Forsyth County, Georgia is soliciting competitive bids under ITB 27-24-5211 for synthetic turf replacement at four county park athletic fields, with bids due November 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST. Bids must be submitted exclusively through the EUNA Procurement portal, and the public opening and reading takes place at 2:30 p.m. EST the same day at the Forsyth County Administration Building in Cumming, Georgia.

Scope covers removal and disposal of existing turf and infill, field base preparation and minor base repairs, installation of a synthetic turf system designed and warranted for outdoor athletic use, field markings, seam installation, and cleanup at Coal Mountain Park (65,700 square feet), Fowler Park (85,000 square feet), Midway Park (84,700 square feet), and Sawnee Mountain Park (72,800 square feet). The base bid specifies a three-layer infill system: a silica sand base layer, an intermediate layer of silica sand and cryogenic SBR rubber, and a top layer of cryogenic SBR rubber. Alternate #1 offers a two-layer system. Unit-priced line items cover aggregate rock per cubic yard and nail boards per linear foot. The county reserves the right to award each part individually or combined, based on best value.

Bid submission requires a 5 percent bid bond, non-collusion affidavit, project experience forms, certificate of insurance, list of subcontractors, and an 8-inch by 8-inch physical turf sample submitted at least 7 days before bid closing. Bids remain valid for 120 calendar days following opening. The successful bidder must furnish performance and payment bonds, each equal to 100 percent of the contract amount, and must pass background checks and comply with E-Verify and federal, state, and local regulations.

All work must be completed by March 26, 2027, performed in consecutive 8-hour workdays, six days per week (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday). No pre-bid site visit is scheduled, but contractors must inspect field conditions before bidding. Forsyth County is exempt from federal excise tax and Georgia sales and use tax, and the contractor bears all tax liability.