Willie Basby Playground and Walking Trail

The City of Cochran in Georgia is seeking bids for the Willie Basby Recreational Park project, a comprehensive community development initiative located on the Southeast side of Thompson Street at the intersection of Wilmore Street. The procurement is a public works project focused on installing a community playground with a tot-lot for small children and a walking trail for adults, which will require furnishing and installing all necessary materials, labor, tools, and related services. Bidders must submit sealed unit price proposals by October 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time, with a mandatory bid bond of at least 5% of the total bid amount, which can be submitted as a surety bond or cashier's check. The bid will remain valid for 60 days after the receipt deadline, and the successful contractor will be required to provide Performance and Payment Bonds, each covering 100% of the total bid amount. Additionally, the contractor must maintain appropriate insurance coverage and comply with project specifications including traffic control, erosion and sediment control, traffic striping, clearing, grading, stormwater installations, and landscaping.

The project emphasizes equal opportunity and is committed to ensuring minority business enterprises are not discriminated against based on race, color, sex, or national origin. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the bid documents suggest a preference for diverse contractor participation. The City of Cochran reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities in the bidding process. Although the exact budget range is not specified in the provided documentation, the comprehensive nature of the project involving recreational infrastructure development suggests a significant capital investment. Potential bidders should carefully review the complete bid documentation to understand the full scope of work, technical requirements, and compliance expectations for this community development project in Berrien County.