City of Douglas Park Improvements Bid#66812-27-0001

The City of Douglas is soliciting sealed bids for comprehensive park improvements at Whispering Pines Dog Park, Jackie Allen Park, and Airport Circle under Bid Number 66812-27-0001, with a projected contract value of $620,000. Bids must be submitted by 2:00 PM local time on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, to the City Clerk at City Hall, 302 South Madison Avenue, Douglas, Georgia, and must be clearly marked with the project title. All bids must include a complete packet of required documentation, including a Statement of No Bid, Company Information, Insurance Specifications, Private Employer Affidavit, Certification of No Employees, Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act documentation, E-Verify verification, W-9 form, and a signed Hold Harmless Agreement. Bidders are required to obtain the official bid package from Lancore Engineering, P.C., either as a hard copy for $350 or a digital PDF for $150, and must be registered and eligible to bid. The project scope encompasses full construction services at each location, including grading, drainage, concrete sidewalks, parking lots, fencing, irrigation, landscaping, playground equipment, and dog-specific play features, to be performed according to specified civil and technical plans. The successful bidder must complete all work within 180 consecutive calendar days of the notice to proceed and comply with stringent insurance requirements, including $1 million in liability coverage for bodily injury and property damage, statutory workers’ compensation, and coverage for premises, operations, products, and completed operations. A bid bond is mandatory, and the winning bidder must provide performance and payment bonds within ten days of award. Compliance with Georgia state laws is mandatory, including O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91 for E-Verify registration and the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act, the Private Employer Affidavit under O.C.G.A. § 36-60-6(d), and submission of a copy of the authorized signer’s driver’s license. The contractor must also adhere to federal non-discrimination regulations, with provisions flowing down to all subcontractors, and failure to comply may result in withheld payments or contract termination. The City will award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder whose proposal fully meets all technical, legal, and administrative requirements, with no bid withdrawal permitted for sixty days after bid opening.