Current Bid Opportunities

City of Statesboro

EXTENDED DUE DATE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Grant Writing, Project Management, and Administrative

Whitesville Community Improvements

Statements of qualifications and proposals are being requested from consultants with a strong record in successfully assisting local governments with the implementation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs, to include project management services.

Plans are to contract for grant writing, and grant administration services required for a potential FY2023 CDBG project and, if funded, for project management services for the implementation of the project. The purpose of the project is to provide the following:

Grant writing services to develop the associated language for submission, environmental clearance, and administration of the project which is slated to include elements of street improvements, redevelopment of a public park, and housing rehabilitation.

Information to be submitted for our evaluation are as follows:

1. History of firm and resources
2. CDBG/CHIP Grant experience, including other DCA grant programs
3. Key personnel/qualifications
4. Current workload
5. Scope and level of service proposed
6. Experience with similar projects and list of references
7. Errors and Omissions Insurance
8. Statement of Qualifications Form
9. Section 3 Certification Form (Only Submit with your Proposal if you are claiming Section 3 Status.)

This project is covered under the requirements of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968, as amended and Section 3 Business Concerns are encouraged to apply.

The City of Statesboro also abides by the following laws as they pertain to HUD Assisted Projects: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Title 1; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act); Section 104(b)(2) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended; Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA); and the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968.

Interested parties should request copies of the Statement of Qualifications Form and Section 3 Solicitation Package prior to preparing and submitting their proposal. Proposals should be received no later than 5:00 PM EST on April 10, 2023. Proposals received after the above date and time may not be considered.

The City of Statesboro reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive informalities in the proposal process. Questions, Statement of Qualifications and Section 3 Certification form requests (i.e., request for Section 3 preference), and proposal packages should be submitted to the name and address listed below:

CLIENT CONTACT:           Darren Prather, Director of Central Services

CLIENT ADDRESS:           22 West Grady Street, Statesboro, GA 30458

Phone:                                  (912) 764-0642

Email:                                    darren.prather@statesboroga.gov

Response to questions will be made by Justin L. Williams, Planning & Housing Administrator.

City of Statesboro

Invitation To Bid

Bid Project #2022-621 STM-29 Lydia Street @ Hart Street Culvert Improvements

The City of Statesboro is soliciting for sealed bid proposals to perform work under the contract for “STM-29: Lydia Street at Hart Street Culvert Improvements” from qualified contractors to install a stormwater pipe network with junction boxes inside the ROW to enable access along Lydia Lane. This project includes a 15′ RCP cross drain pipe intersects with a driveway pipe and a piped ditch crossing a residential property creating conflict. Project scheduling, coordination requirements, and questions of interpretation will be addressed at this time.

Sealed bids will be received by the City of Statesboro until April 12, 3:00 PM EST at the office of Darren Prather, Director of Central Services, located at 22 West Grady Street, Statesboro, Georgia 30458. At this time, bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Statesboro Municipal Court Room, subsequently. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to Darren Prather, Director of Central Services and Purchasing via FedEx, UPS USPS, or hand-delivered. Emailed bids, unsealed bids, and bids received after the designated time will not be considered.

A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held March 28, at 3:00 PM EST in the Statesboro Municipal Courtroom located at 22 West Grady Street, Statesboro, GA 30458.

The contract documents, plans, and bid specifications may be examined at the following location:

City of Statesboro

Engineering Department

50 East Main Street

Statesboro, Georgia 30458

All questions and requests for electronic versions of the bid documents should be sent via email to darren.prather@statesboroga.gov.

The City of Statesboro reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive technicalities or informalities, and re-advertise if necessary.

City of Statesboro

50 E. Main Street

P.O. Box 348

Statesboro, GA  30459-0348

Advertisement for Bids

General Notice

The City of Statesboro (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:

Bid Project #2022-621 Briarwood Road Water Main Extension

Bids for the construction of the Project will be received in the office of Darren Prather, Director of Central Services, 22 W. Grady Street, Statesboro, Georgia, until 1:00 PM (Local Time) April 12, 2023, at which time they will be publicly opened and read in the Statesboro Municipal Court Room.

The Project includes the following Work: Material and labor for the installation of approximately 1400’ of 8” C-900 PVC water main with valves and fire hydrants as shown in the plans and bid documents.

Owner anticipates that the Project’s total bid price will be approximately $150,000.00. The Project has an expected duration of 60 days.

Obtaining the Bidding Documents

Prospective Bidders may obtain or examine the Bidding Documents at the City of Statesboro Public Utilities office Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. local time and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the City as described below

Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Public Utilities office located at 58B East Main St. (912-764-0693).

Pre-bid Conference

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on March 28, 2023, 1:00 PM local time at the Statesboro Municipal Court Room, 22 W. Grady Street, Statesboro, Georgia. Bids will not be accepted from Bidders that do not attend the mandatory pre-bid conference.

Instructions to Bidders.

Bids received after the designated time will not be considered.

Bids should be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to the above address for the City of Statesboro and to the attention of Darren Prather, Director of Purchasing. To be considered, the bid shall include a copy of the Utility Contractors License All bid forms must be accompanied by a Bid Bond in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount bid.  The successful bidder, if awarded the Contract, will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract amount.

The City of Statesboro reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive formalities and re-advertise.

For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

This Advertisement is issued by:

Owner: City of Statesboro

By:          Darren Prather

Title:      Director of Central Services

Date:     March 8, 2023

CITY OF STATESBORO

INVITATION TO BID

Business Incubator Expansion for Downtown Statesboro Development Authority

DSDA Project #2023-BIE

Sealed bid proposals for The Business Incubator Expansion for Downtown Statesboro Development Authority, Statesboro GA will be accepted by the City of Statesboro, opened and read out-loud at the office of Darren Prather, Central Services Director, 22 West Grady Street, Statesboro, GA 30458 at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 21, 2023. There will be a mandatory pre-bid meeting for interested contractors at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at the project site, 64 East Main Street Statesboro GA 30458.

The Downtown Statesboro Development Authority is soliciting bids from experienced and qualified General Contractors who are interested in submitting a proposal and entering into a contract for the Business Incubator Expansion. The project consists of a new 4,000 SF conference center, Approximately 5300 SF of renovated office space and minor renovations to 2,800 SF lab building.

Digital Bid documents may be acquired from the City of Statesboro’s Central Services Purchasing Division. Please send your requests to estella.roberson@statesboroga.gov. There is no cost to the contractor.  The architect is DPR Architecture, 12 A East Grady Street Statesboro GA, 30458. (912) 764-6288 No refund for returned plans. All questions should be sent to the Director of the Department of Central Services, Darren Prather, via email at darren.prather@statesboroga.gov. Responses to questions will be made by DPR Architecture.

Bids must be filed on Form C (Section C “Proposal Form”).  Proposal Forms must be accompanied by a Bid Bond in an amount not less than five (5%) percent of the Base Bid.  Both Performance and Payment Bond will be required in an amount equal to one hundred (100%) percent of the contract price.

Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, including without limitation, the rights to reject any or all nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced or conditional Bids and to reject the Bid of any Bidder if Owner believes that it would not be in the best interest of the owner to make an award to that Bidder, whether because the Bid is not responsive or the Bidder is unqualified or of doubtful financial ability or fails to meet any other pertinent standard or criteria established by the Owner.

It is understood and agreed that the bidder agrees that this bid shall be an option, which is hereby given to the Owner to accept or reject this bid at any time within sixty (60) calendar days from the date on which it is opened and read. It is expressly covenanted and agreed that this proposal is not subject to withdrawal by the bidder during the term of said option. The party submitting the bid is solely responsible for delivering the bid to the exact location and by the time stated.

This project (EDA Investment No. 04-79-07475) will be partially funded with Federal funds from the United States Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration and therefore is subject to the Federal laws and regulations associated with that program.

“Contractors are hereby notified that they are encouraged, to the greatest extent practicable, to purchase American‐made equipment and products with funding provided under this award.”

CITY OF STATESBORO

INVITATION TO BID

Bid Project #2022-620 Statesboro Fire Station #2

The City of Statesboro is soliciting for sealed bid proposals for the Statesboro Fire Station #2 in Statesboro, GA. Sealed bids will be accepted by the City of Statesboro until 2:00 PM EST on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at the office of Darren Prather, Central Services Director, 22 West Grady Street, Statesboro, GA 30458. The sealed bids will be opened and read aloud at 2:01 PM EST.

There will be a mandatory pre-bid meeting for interested contractors at the project site on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 2:00 PM EST. The site location is 1533 Fair Road, Statesboro, GA 30458.

The City of Statesboro is soliciting bids from experienced and qualified general contractors who are interested in submitting a proposal and entering into a contract for the Statesboro Fire Station #2 renovations. The project consists of two (2) phases:

Phase 1 – Renovation of a utility room, technology closet, and adding a shower to an existing restroom.

Phase 2 – Renovating approximately 2,000 SF of living quarters, restrooms, kitchen, office and day room. There is some minor site work including a CMU privacy wall and underground storm water pipe.

Bid packages with specific details will be available, digitally.  Digital bid documents may be acquired from DPR Architecture, architect for this project, at no cost to the contractor. The architect’s address is 12 A East Grady Street, Statesboro, GA 30458. Their contact number is (912) 764-6288. There will be no refund for returned plans.  All questions should be forwarded to the Director of the Department of Central Services, Darren Prather, via email at darren.prather@statesboroga.gov.

MINORITY AND FEMALE OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION (MFBE)

It is the intent of the City of Statesboro to encourage participation by minority and female owned business enterprises (MFBE) for all procurement processes.  The construction phase of this project shall include a minimum 20% minority and/or female business enterprise (MFBE) participation of total construction cost. This may be accomplished by a minority business enterprise (MBE), female business enterprise (FBE), or a combination of MFBE including general contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers. All submittals for this invitation to bid must include a statement acknowledging compliance with 20% MFBE requirement at time for submittal of sealed bids.  Upon submittal of sealed bids, pre-qualified contractors will be required to provide proof of MFBE certification (if the general/prime contractor is a certified MFBE) or provide a list of MFBE sub-contractors, identify percentage of participation by each subcontractor and proof of minority or female owned business certification for proof of compliance with this section requirement.

All questions should be forwarded to the Director of the Department of Central Services, Darren Prather, via email at darren.prather@statesboroga.gov.