ITB NO. 2026-108
CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND
MARINE SCIENCE CENTER - RESTROOMS
BID DUE: TUESDAY MAY 19, 2026 at 2:00pm
PRE-BID MEETING: THURSDAY APRIL 30, 2026 at 1:00 pm
CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA
BRIAN WEST, MAYOR
MICHAEL “SPEC” HOSTI, MAYOR PRO TEM
TONY PLOUGH
NICK SEARS
CAMERON JACKSON
KATHRYN WILLIAMS
NICK HALE
DOCUMENT CHECK LIST
The following documents are contained in and made a part of this Invitation to Bid or are required
to be submitted with the bid. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to read, complete and sign, where
indicated, and return these documents with his/her bid. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY BE CAUSE
FOR DISQUALIFICATION OF THE BIDDER.
INTRODUCTION
SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
GENERAL INFORMATION
SURETY REQUIREMENTS
ATTACHMENTS: A. SIGNATURE SHEET; B. CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT; C.
SUBCONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT; D. SAVE AFFIDAVIT; E. W-9/VENDOR
INFORMATION; F. DEBARMENT CERTIFICATION; G. BID SHEET; H. CHECKLIST
SEPARATE ATTACHMENT: 1. SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2: TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INTRODUCTION
This is an invitation to bid to supply the City of Tybee Island, Georgia (sometimes hereinafter
referred to as “Owner”) with products or services as indicated herein.
Sealed bids must be received by 2:00pm local time, on Tuesday May 19, 2026. The City of
Tybee Island reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
A pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday April 30, 2026, at 1:00 pm in the Public Safety
Building conference room (78 Van Horne Avenue, Tybee Island). Interested bidders are
encouraged to attend, as they will have the opportunity to discuss specifications and ask
questions.
METHOD OF AWARD: If the City of Tybee Island awards a contract from this ITB, it will be
awarded to the responsible bidder with the lowest responsive bid. Bidders must respond
completely by filling in all applicable blanks. Bids are subject to the terms and conditions of this
Invitation to Bid.
Signature of bidder indicates understanding and compliance with attached terms and conditions
and all other specifications made a part of this ITB, and any subsequent award or contract. All
terms, conditions and representations made within this ITB will become an integral part of the
contract. Nothing contained within this ITB is indicative of intent by the City of Tybee Island to
reimburse the bidder, in whole or in part, for any costs associated with preparation, submission, or
presentation of bids.
Instructions for preparation and submission of a bid are contained in this ITB package. Please note
that specific forms for submission of a bid are required.
The City of Tybee Island has an equal opportunity purchasing policy to assure all procurement
procedures are conducted in a manner that provides maximum open and free competition. The City
seeks to ensure that all segments of the business community have access to supplying the goods
and services needed by the City. The City provides equal opportunity for all businesses and does
not discriminate against any persons or businesses regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex,
national origin or handicap.
The City is seeking a bid package for service or materials equal to or exceeding specifications set
forth on the attached pages. Bidders not meeting these standards will be rejected. The attached
specifications become and remain a part of this ITB.
All responses, inquiries, or correspondence relating to, or in reference to, this ITB, and all reports,
charts, displays, schedules, exhibits and other documentation by the bidders will become the
property of the City when received. The City retains the right to use any or all ideas presented in
any response to this ITB, whether amended or not. Selection or rejection of the bid does not affect
this right.
SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
The City of Tybee Island seeks qualified bidders for the construction of a 275 square foot masonry
block building to be used as a restroom, located at 37 Meddin Drive, Tybee Island, GA, 31328,
which is owned by the City of Tybee Island. Contract documents and technical specifications are
in a separate attachment to the ITB. If a conflict exists, the hierarchy shall be the City of Tybee
ITB, then the Greenline Architecture contract documents, specifications, and plans (collectively).
Plans and Specifications may be obtained on the City’s website or the Georgia Procurement
Registry
The project generally includes the following:
Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment for the construction of a 11’-0” by 24’-0” CMU wall
building with exterior rated wood horizontal boards over black waterproofing. The roof shall be a
standing seam roof, mechanical and plumbing features, flood venting, brick pavers in a
herringbone pattern, concrete curbing, bollards, fence relocation, and other features conforming to
the plans and specifications prepared by Greenline Architecture and attached to this ITB.
Schedule and Special Considerations: Work must be substantially completed within 150 days after
the notice to proceed. Work must be completed and ready for final payment within 180 days after
the notice to proceed. The commencement date will be established in the contract and is expected
to be within 30 days of the award.
The contractor is responsible for furnishing all materials, labor, tools, equipment, and related
services to complete the project.
1. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
Purpose: The purpose of this document is to provide general and specific information for use in
submitting a bid to supply the City of Tybee Island with equipment, supplies, and/or services as
described herein. All ITBs are governed by the Code of the City of Tybee Island, Georgia, 15-
2015 Sec 1, Art VII, Procurement, Sec 2-400, and the laws of the State of Georgia.
Bidders must carefully review all provisions of, and attachments to, this document prior to
submission. Each bid constitutes an offer and cannot be withdrawn except as provided herein. This
ITB and any attachments, plans, and/or other related documents can be found on the City’s website
at https://www.cityoftybee.org/Bids.aspx. It is incumbent upon the bidder to check the website
for additional information and/or addendums.
1.1 How to Prepare Bids:
All Bids must be:
a. Prepared on the forms enclosed herewith, unless otherwise prescribed, and all
documents must be submitted.
b. Bids must be signed by the business owner or authorized representative, with all
erasures or corrections initialed and dated by the official signing the Bid. ALL
SIGNATURE SPACES MUST BE SIGNED.
1.2 How to Submit Bids:
One original, and one electronic copy (usb flash drive) must be submitted in a sealed
opaque envelope, plainly marked with the ITB number and title, and bidder’s company
name, to the office of the address below prior to the time specified. Include all required
attachments, which can be found at the end of this document.
• Include all requested documents, in addition to a W-9 and certificate of
insurance and required bid bond.
• City/County Occupational Tax Certificate Requirement: Contractor must
supply a copy of their Occupational Tax Certificate as proof of payment of the
occupational tax where their office is located. In addition, if a contract is
awarded, contractors that are not located on Tybee Island are required to
obtain a Tybee Island contractor registration. Contact Aleesha Robinson for
additional information, at (912)472-5072, or in person at Tybee Island City
Hall 403 Butler Ave, Tybee Island, Ga
• All Bids must be hand delivered, mailed, or sent by courier in sufficient time
to ensure receipt by the Purchasing Agent on or before the time and date
specified above.
• Courier or hand deliver bid package to:
ALEESHA ROBINSON
TYBEE ISLAND CITY HALL
403 BUTLER AVE
TYBEE ISLAND, GA. 31328
• Bids may be submitted via US Mail, but bidders choosing this method should
allow at least an additional 24 hours for delivery:
ALEESHA ROBINSON
CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND
PO BOX 2749
TYBEE ISLAND, GA. 31328
FAXED OR E-MAILED COPIES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. BIDS NOT
RECEIVED BY THE TIME AND DATE SPECIFIED WILL NOT BE OPENED.
1.3 How to Submit an Objection:
Potential bidders must present any written objection to this ITB at least seven (7) days prior
to the bid due date. The objections contemplated may pertain to form and/or substance of
the ITB documents. Objections must be made in writing to the Purchasing agent, Aleesha
Robinson, Email aleesha.robinson@cityoftybee.gov, subject line: Objection to ITB #2026-
108: City of Tybee Island Marine Science Center - Restrooms.
1.4 Errors in ITB responses:
Bidders are expected to fully inform themselves as to the conditions, requirements, and
specifications of this ITB before submitting bids. Failure to do so will be at the Bidder's
own risk. In case of error in extension of prices in the ITB or bid, the unit price will govern.
1.5 Questions concerning ITB:
Questions, inquiries, suggestions, or requests concerning interpretation, clarification or
additional information concerning any portion of this ITB must be made by email, sent to
the below named individual who will be the official point of contact for this ITB. Questions
must be submitted at least seven days before the bid due date.
Mark subject line on e-mail “Questions on ITB 2026-108: City of Tybee Island Marine
Science Center - Restrooms
POINT OF CONTACT:
Peter Gulbronson
peter.gulbronson@cityoftybee.gov
Failure of a Bidder to ask questions, request changes, or submit objections by the dates
indicated above shall constitute the Bidder's acceptance of all of the terms, conditions and
requirements set forth in this ITB.
1.6 Addendums to ITB:
Any changes to the conditions or specifications in this ITB must be in the form of a written
addendum to be valid. If the City of Tybee Island issues an addendum to this ITB, it will
be posted by the Purchasing Agent on the City’s website.
The issuance of a written addendum by the Purchasing Agent is the only official method
by which interpretation, clarification or additional information will be given. The City of
Tybee Island will not be responsible for any oral representation given by any employee,
representative or others.
Bidder must acknowledge each addendum in the bid. It is solely your responsibility as a
bidder to ensure that you have received all addenda and incorporated the changes
into your bid response before submission. Signed addenda must be returned with bid.
Unless otherwise specified in an addendum, the due date and time remains as listed above.
2 GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1 Specifications:
Any obvious error or omission in specifications will not inure to the benefit of the bidder
but will put the bidder on notice to inquire of or identify the same from the City of Tybee
Island. Whenever herein mentioned is made of any article, material or workmanship to be
in accordance with laws, ordinances, building codes, underwriter's codes, A.S.T.M.
regulations or similar expressions, the requirements of these laws, ordinances, etc., will
be construed to be the minimum requirements of these specifications.
2.2 Standards for Acceptance of Bid for Contract Award:
City of Tybee Island reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any
irregularities or technicalities in bids received whenever such rejection or waiver is in the
best interest of City of Tybee Island. City of Tybee Island reserves the right to reject the
bid of a bidder who has previously failed to perform properly or complete on time
contracts of a similar nature, or a bid from a bidder whom investigation shows is not in a
position to perform the contract.
2.3 Bidder: Whenever the term "bidder" is used it will encompass the "person," "business,"
"supplier," "vendor," or other party submitting a bid (a binding offer) to City of Tybee
Island in such capacity before a contract has been entered into between such party and
City of Tybee Island.
2.4 Responsible / Responsive bidder: Responsible bidder means a person or entity that has
the capability in all respects to perform fully and reliably the contract requirements.
Responsive bidder means a person or entity that has submitted a bid that conforms in all
material respects to the requirements set forth in this ITB.
2.5 Compliance with Laws: The bidder will obtain and maintain all licenses, permits,
liability insurance, worker's compensation insurance and comply with any and all other
standards or regulations required by federal, state, county or city statute, ordinances and
rules during the performance of any contract between the contractor and City of Tybee
Island. Any such requirement specifically set forth in any contract document between the
contractor and City of Tybee Island will be supplementary to this section and not in
substitution thereof.
This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.