Towns County Splashpad Design & Construction

The Towns County, Georgia, splashpad design and construction project is a procurement opportunity seeking a contractor to design and construct a water recreation feature at the County Beach Park. The project requires designing and installing 7-9 water features using fresh water only, with specific construction requirements including ground preparation and wall building to level the project area. Contractors must submit sealed bids by December 2, 2024, to the Towns County Commissioner's office, with a site visit encouraged but not mandatory. Key qualifications include compliance with Buy America Build America (BABA) guidelines, participation in E-VERIFY, and submission of a signed affidavit verifying employment eligibility. Evaluation criteria will likely encompass cost, design quality, contractor experience, and ability to meet project specifications. The project has a targeted completion date of May 1, 2025, and interested parties can contact Stuart Nichols at 706-896-2600 to arrange additional information or a site visit.

The procurement is funded through a Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant, with an estimated project budget of $141,000. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. Contractors must provide proof of insurance and submit a comprehensive bid package including a concept design, detailed scope of work, materials specifications, labor sources, estimated costs, project timeline, and references. The bid package requires contractors to complete an E-VERIFY affidavit confirming compliance with Georgia's employment verification laws. The county reserves the right to reject any or all bids at its discretion. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the project involves constructing a new splashpad with fresh water features, suggesting this is a novel infrastructure development for Towns County.