Construction of The Luscious Sanders Recreation Center (480 Days)

The County of DeKalb, Georgia is soliciting sealed bids for the construction of the Luscious Sanders Recreation Center with a performance period of 480 days, under solicitation number PE-64400-NONST-2026-000000249. The project requires full scope construction services including site preparation, labor, materials, equipment, and all associated services necessary to complete the facility in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations. The solicitation was posted on May 4, 2026, with proposals due by June 3, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 236220 for commercial and institutional building construction. The procurement is administered by DeKalb County Government’s Purchasing and Contracting Department, with primary point of contact Toneya Dawson. Proposals must be physically submitted in sealed envelopes to the department by the stated deadline; electronic submissions are not permitted. While no formal contract value is disclosed and no CLIN-level pricing data is available, award will be made on a best-value trade-off basis, prioritizing the proposer whose submission is most advantageous to the County, balancing technical merit and cost. Evaluation is heavily weighted toward project financing, including life-cycle cost analysis and impact on county debt, followed by the offeror’s qualifications, experience with similar projects, management structure, and financial stability. Additional consideration is given to project schedule feasibility, technology approach, and community and environmental impacts. Local firms receive a two-point advantage in scoring, with lowest cost serving as the final tiebreaker if needed. The contract does not include specific FAR clauses, DFARS references, MIL-STD packaging or labeling standards, or federal accounting data such as TAS or AAC codes. There are no specified requirements for key personnel, security clearances, or organizational conflict of interest clauses beyond general ethical and legal compliance mandates. Renewal options and extensions are governed by Georgia state law, allowing for multiyear contracts up to five years with appropriate approvals based on value thresholds. Inspection and acceptance authority resides solely with the County’s Purchasing Director, Chief Procurement Officer, or Governing Authority, with no defined physical location for inspection. Proposals must include a feasibility statement, detailed schedule, financing plan, business case, public support assessment, and proof of qualifications, all submitted in printed form without digital alternatives. Packaging and marking requirements reference general commercial supplies but do not specify compliance with federal standards. No representations, certifications, UEI