2026011-BID3289 Pollard House Renovation - REBID

INVITATION TO BID

BID #: 2026011-BID3289

BID ITEM: Pollard House Renovation

Electronic bids will be received by the BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF COLUMBIA COUNTY, PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT, 500 FAIRCLOTH DRIVE, EVANS, GEORGIA 30809, until April 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM E.T. Public opening will be held virtually on the same day via WebEx at

PM EST. No submitted bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for a period of sixty (60) days.

A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING will be held on site, 1964 Appling Harlem Road, Appling, GA 30802 at 10:00 AM E.T. on April 15, 2026.

All Bidders must have a State of Georgia General Contractor's License and a Columbia County business license.

Bid Description: The work to be done consists of furnishing all materials, equipment, and labor for the renovations and additions to the Pollard House.

The project consists of renovations and additions to restore a 4,546 square foot homestead of the Pollard Family, located at 1964 Appling Harlem Road, into a new event venue for Columbia County. Renovations and additions to include the existing homestead and sitework that provides parking and landscaping.

Bids for the complete work in one general contract shall be made on the electronic forms provided.

All proposals shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond drawn in favor of Columbia County, Georgia, in the amount of at least five percent (5%) of the lump sum bid for the complete work; such Bid Bond representing that the Bidder, if awarded the contract, will promptly enter into a contract and furnish Performance Bond and Payment Bond as provided by law and approved by the Attorney for Columbia County, Georgia.

Each bond shall be equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. The Bid Bond shall be forfeited to Columbia County, Georgia as liquidated damages if the Bidder fails to execute the contract and provide Performance and Payment Bonds within ten (10) days after being notified that he has been awarded the contract. Letters of credit will not be accepted.

Bid bonds for electronic bids should be uploaded as directed via . Questions regarding Bonfire Interactive may be directed to Bonfire Customer Care at 800-354-8010 Ext. 2.

Drawings and Specifications may be downloaded free of charge at . All questions should be submitted online via Bonfire Interactive before 5:00 PM EST on April 22, 2026, and receipt of any/all addenda must be acknowledged prior to contract award.

Architect: Cheatham Fletcher Scott

Architects + Designers

420 8th Street

Augusta, GA 30901

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities. Any objections to the specifications or contract documents as set forth should be submitted online five days prior to bid openings. Contractor is responsible for verifying issuance of any/all Addenda, and addenda must be acknowledged prior to award.

COLUMBIA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

GLENN O'STEEN, PROCUREMENT MANAGER

FAXED BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Advertising in The Augusta Chronicle:

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