Webb Park Construction

The City of Emerson, Georgia, located in Cobb County, is issuing Invitation for Bid (IFB) #26-002 for comprehensive construction services at Webb Park, a 0.81-acre public park redevelopment project located on 7th Street. The procurement seeks qualified, experienced, and licensed contractors to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to complete grading, curb and gutter installation, demolition, storm drainage infrastructure, concrete sidewalks, asphalt paving, landscaping, site amenities, and all related work in accordance with construction documents prepared by American Engineers, Inc. Specific deliverables include removal of existing asphalt and structures; installation of 1,000 square feet of curb and gutter; 5,240 square feet of concrete sidewalks; two asphalt sports courts (2,200 square feet for basketball and 1,800 square feet for pickleball) with fencing and recreational equipment; a 390 square-foot pavilion structure; parking improvements (3,473-4,000 square feet); site furnishings including benches, grills, and trash receptacles; pathway lighting; comprehensive landscaping with trees, shrubs, and turf; and storm drainage installation with pipes ranging from 12 to 24 inches in diameter. Contractors must meet strict qualifications including demonstrated expertise in construction services, compliance with soil compaction specifications (98 percent maximum dry density), site grading with 977 cubic yards of fill, utilities coordination, and a one-year maintenance guarantee for all planted materials. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Webb Park. All written questions must be submitted to Chad Kastner at chad.kastner@stvinc.com by 5:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Proposals must be submitted to City Hall at 700 Highway 293, Emerson, Georgia 30137, by 10:00 a.m. EST on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Award will be based on technical capability, qualifications, experience, price, responsiveness, and guarantees, with pricing being a heavily weighted but not sole determining factor. The successful contractor must commence work within ten days of receiving a Notice to Proceed and complete all work within 150 calendar days.

The City of Emerson does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, disability, or national origin and considers itself an equal opportunity employer; however, the solicitation documents do not identify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or other restricted categories of organizations. Contractors must provide a proposal bond equal to five percent of the base bid price at submission, with performance and labor and materials payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price required upon award. The contractor is required to self-perform at least 50 percent of the work and may not assign, sublet, or transfer any interest without prior written City approval. Comprehensive insurance requirements include statutory workers' compensation, commercial general liability with $1,000,000 per occurrence limits, auto liability of $500,000 per person, and professional liability insurance of $2,000,000 per aggregate. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. The City requires firm fixed pricing with no price increases, fuel surcharges, or add-on costs permitted during the performance period, and will not honor any financial adjustments for contractor noncompliance with applicable federal, state, or local laws and regulations. No specific budget or award value range is disclosed in the available solicitation documents.