Description
The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is seeking a contractor to construct Phase II of Vines Park, adding playgrounds, a dog park, trails, a model‑railroad pavilion, parking, restrooms, and associated site improvements. This is a competitive sealed‑bid procurement requiring a 5 % bid bond, and the award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The contractor must handle earthwork, utility relocation, storm‑water/pond construction, installation of playground and fitness equipment, site furnishings, lighting, signage, and provide required performance and payment bonds as well as insurance meeting A‑M Best A‑10 standards.
• Scope includes grading, utility work, storm‑water structures, ponds, bio‑retention areas, and the full suite of park amenities (playgrounds, fitness area, dog‑park equipment, model‑railroad pavilion, restrooms, parking, lighting, signage, benches, trash receptacles, bike racks, drinking fountains).
• Bids must be sealed, typed/ink, include duplicate copies, and be submitted by 2:50 p.m. on Oct 26 2026 (recorded due date 3:00 p.m. EST).
• Mandatory bonding/insurance: 5 % bid bond; 100 % performance and payment bonds; insurance carrier with A‑M Best rating A‑10 or higher.
• Pre‑bid conference (virtual) on Sep 29 2026; questions due by Oct 5 2026. Plans are viewable at the County Purchasing Office and free PDFs can be obtained from The Collaborative.
• Award results will be posted the next business day after the virtual bid opening.