27-017-Abernathy Greenway Southside Improvements (Re-bid)

The Abernathy Greenway Southside Improvement Project in Sandy Springs, Georgia, is a comprehensive improvement initiative designed to transform the greenspace park property into an accessible, environmentally sensitive, and community-focused destination.

The project scope of work includes but is not limited to the installation of erosion control measures, site preparation, selective clearing, demolition, grading, installation of new infrastructure including trails, storm drainage, stream restoration, BMP and water quality measures, walks, nature preserve area, hardscape, site furnishings, irrigation, landscape planting, and the relocation and installation of sanitary sewer line, and the construction of a landscape storage facility.

Contractors are requested to provide four separate Fixed Fee (Lump-Sum) proposals for the Abernathy Greenway Southside Improvements. They include:

• Base Bid- Includes the proposed Greenway improvements indicated in the construction documents from the intersection of Long Acres Drive, east to the intersection of Wright Road.
• Bid Alternative #1- Includes the sanitary sewer improvements located within the project, and as indicated in accordance with construction documents.
• Bid Alternate #2 -Includes Two-Year Landscape Maintenance for Base Bid project area from Long Acres Drive east to the intersection of Wright Road. Contractor shall refer to the Landscape Maintenance Special Provisions, Section 705–0000.
• Bid Alternate #3 - Includes Greenway, improvements from Wright Road, east to the Abernathy Greenway project limits.

The proposed improvements are to be completed in accordance with AtkinsRéalis construction documents, and Special Provisions, City of Sandy Springs codes, Georgia Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, Construction of Transportation Systems (current edition), Georgia EPD regulations and grant requirements, Fulton County, Department of Public Works Specifications and Standards for Sanitary Sewer Improvements, and the City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management Specifications for water improvements. The design shall be built to ADA and ASTM safety standards. Strict measures for tree protection, stormwater management, and native landscape restoration are integrated throughout the project to preserve the park’s ecological integrity.

Upon completion, the park will feature restored riparian buffers, and accessible public spaces that encourage recreation, learning, and environmental stewardship. The result will be a durable, low maintenance, and cohesive park environment that harmonizes with its natural surroundings and enhances the community’s connection to the Greenway. [...] There is no City furnished equipment to be installed by the contractor.

**Bids shall only be accepted online through the Bonfire Portal at:** https://sandysprings.bonfirehub.com/projects/260638/details

Any proposal submitted in any other format (email, paper, fax, mail, etc.) will not be accepted for any reason.

Each Bidder shall submit a Bid Bond in an amount equal to **five percent (5%)** of the combined total of the Base Bid, Bid Alternate No. 1, and Bid Alternate No. 2. The City will use the combined total of these three bid amounts to determine the apparent lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The selected contractor shall be able to start work within ten days (10) calendar days after the "Notice to Proceed" is issued. Bidder agrees that the Base Bid will be constructed and substantially complete within two hundred and seventy (270) calendar days from the Cities Notice to Proceed to the Contractor.

Work hours for the project are between 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Monday through Friday.

Upon award of contract the following items shall also be submitted:

• Performance Bond
• Payment Bond
• Certificate of Insurance
• Signed Contract