Woodacres Nature Preserve

The City of Chamblee, Georgia, is soliciting competitive sealed proposals for the construction of the Woodacres Nature Preserve, a natural neighborhood recreation area located at the terminus of Woodacres Road NE with access from Clairmont Terrace NE. The project requires the development of a 12-foot concrete path, a pedestrian bridge, boulder retaining walls, landscaping, and other natural park features, along with comprehensive erosion and sediment control measures. All labor, materials, permits, and easements necessary to complete the authorized work must be secured by the contractor. The solicitation, issued under number PE-36801-NONST-2026-000000030, was posted on June 25, 2026, with bids due by 1:00 PM local time on July 30, 2026, to be physically submitted to Chamblee City Hall. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 8, 2026, and bidding documents are available for purchase at $25 from Kimley-Horn, the issuing office located in Chamblee. The contract is expected to be awarded on a best-value trade-off basis, prioritizing pricing at 80% weight and bidder qualifications at 20%, with no requirement for lowest price technically acceptable selection. While the estimated contract value is not disclosed, bidders must submit a completed bid package and a qualifications statement in hard copy, as electronic submissions are not accepted. The City retains authority for inspection and acceptance at the project site and encourages the use of small and minority-owned businesses, though no mandatory socioeconomic certifications are required. Payment, invoicing, and contracting officer details are not specified, with all communications directed through Alex Niebieski of Kimley-Horn. No FAR clauses, packaging requirements, or detailed technical specifications are explicitly outlined in the provided materials, directing bidders to consult the full bidding documents for comprehensive requirements.