BID #27016 Irrigation Valve Replacement at Holland Youth Sports Complex

The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County is soliciting bids for the replacement of 21 irrigation valves at the Holland Youth Sports Complex located at 250 Vincent Drive, Athens, Georgia. This project, issued by the Leisure Services agency, has an estimated value between $50,000 and $60,000. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder who provides a lump sum base bid for all required services, labor, and materials. Sealed bids must be submitted by 10:00 AM ET on September 22, 2026, to the Finance Department, Purchasing Division. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 1, 2026. Bidders must adhere to strict submission requirements, including a sealed envelope labeled with the project title, the bidder's name and address, their Georgia Contractor License Number, and the Unified Government vendor number. Mandatory documentation includes a notarized Statement of Bidders Qualification, a non-collusion certification, and a Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act Affidavit. Financial security requirements include a bid bond of 5% of the bid sum, with performance and payment bonds required at 100% of the contract price for any bid exceeding $100,000. The selected contractor must begin physical work within ten calendar days of the proceed order and maintain insurance from a Georgia-licensed company with a minimum AM Best rating of A-.