Mulberry Park

The City of Hoschton, Georgia, is soliciting sealed bids for the construction of Mulberry Park, a comprehensive project encompassing demolition, grading, erosion control, and the installation of various park amenities on approximately 3.1 acres. The scope includes asphalt paving, sidewalks, signage, park furniture, a pavilion, parking facilities, pedestrian crossings, amphitheater seating, restrooms with plumbing and pump station, as well as renovation of an existing ceramics building. The project is funded through the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant, with a completion timeline of 360 days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Bidders are required to submit their proposals by December 11, 2025, at Hoschton City Hall, with bid security in the form of a 5% bid bond or equivalent financial instrument. Successful bidders must furnish performance and payment bonds, with alternatives available for contracts under $300,000, such as letters of credit or cashier’s checks, and must comply with federal wage and procurement standards, including Davis-Bacon and Build America, Buy America provisions. Contract documents, including specifications and drawings, are obtainable from Brewer Engineering for a non-refundable fee of $325 for paper copies or $25 for electronic versions. The evaluation process will consider bid price, contractor experience, and references, with award based on the best value considering these factors. The contract mandates adherence to federal and state bonding, insurance, and safety requirements, and stipulates that the work must be performed at the project site in Hoschton, Georgia. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked with the project name, and no electronic or alternative submission methods are specified. The project’s contractual framework emphasizes compliance with federal funding conditions, bonding, and insurance standards, and requires timely completion within the specified performance period.