D-B RFP Splashpad Project

The contract involves the City of Peachtree City seeking qualified design-build firms to develop a splashpad at Pebblepocket Park, Georgia, with a project value estimated between 500,000 and 1,500,000 dollars. The procurement process is initiated through a formal RFP (number 26-101PAS), posted on August 19, 2025, with proposals due by September 18, 2025. The process emphasizes a best value selection based on weighted criteria including relevant experience (25%), design fee (25%), construction fee percentage (25%), management plan (15%), and firm stability (10%). The evaluation will be conducted by a City panel, with negotiations proceeding with the top-ranked firm, subject to City Council approval. The contract is a design-build arrangement, requiring comprehensive design, permitting, construction, and project close-out, with completion targeted for November 2025. The solicitation emphasizes strict compliance with submission protocols, including sealed proposals with separate pricing envelopes, a maximum of 50 pages (or 25 double-sided pages), and detailed fee and cost breakdowns limited to eight pages. Proposers must submit one original, three copies, and a thumb drive, with proposals marked clearly on the outside. The process also mandates submission of notarized affidavits, certifications, and disclosures, particularly regarding legal compliance, conflicts of interest, and trade secrets, under Georgia law. Bonding requirements include a 5% bid bond from approved sureties, along with performance and payment bonds of 100% and 110% respectively, from approved sureties. The contract is governed by Georgia law, with no federal FAR clauses incorporated, and includes provisions for termination, insurance, confidentiality, and project-specific standards such as ADA compliance. The project scope covers all phases from design through construction, with the site located at Pebblepocket Park, and the City reserving rights to reject proposals, waive irregularities, and terminate the process at its discretion.