Cost Estimating for Bidding Purposes

The City of Statesboro seeks a subcontractor to prepare a comprehensive construction cost estimate to support the future bidding process for a drainage project. The scope of work requires detailed analysis and valuation of all anticipated construction costs, including labor, materials, equipment, permits, and contingencies, ensuring accuracy and competitiveness for upcoming bids. This task is critical to enabling the agency to develop realistic budget projections and selection criteria for contractors who will ultimately execute the drainage infrastructure work. The contract is classified under NAICS code 541330, which pertains to engineering services, and is listed as a subcontract opportunity with no set-aside provisions. The solicitation was posted on June 25, 2026, with responses due by August 6, 2026, at 8:00 PM. While specific project location details are not provided, the work is expected to support project activities within the jurisdiction of the City of Statesboro in Georgia. The estimate must be delivered in a format suitable for inclusion in formal bidding documentation, requiring precision, thorough documentation, and adherence to industry best practices for cost estimation in civil infrastructure projects.