Additions and Renovations to theJefferson County Health Department Building

Location:	Georgia
Posted:	Aug 28, 2026
Due:	Oct 6, 2026
Agency:	Jefferson County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
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STATE OF GEORGIA

JEFFERSON COUNTY

INVITATION TO BID

Notice is hereby given that Jefferson County will accept sealed bids for the Additions and Renovations to the

Jefferson County Health Department Building, located at 2501 US-1 Louisville, Ga. 30434, such bids to be

submitted to the Jefferson County Board of Commissioner’s Office at 1200 School Street, Louisville, Ga

30434, no later than 3:00 p.m., Tuesday October 6th, 2026. Bids will be opened, and read out loud, in

the County Commissioners Conference Room. Bids shall be evaluated based on the price and the

requirements and criteria set forth herein. The contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible and

responsive bidder whose bid meets the requirements and criteria set forth in this invitation for bids.

Documents are available through the Office of the Architect. Bidding documents may be obtained at the Office

of the Architect: Studio 3 Design Group, P.C. attn: Dee Beaird dbeaird@s3dg.com or 706-667-9784.

Applications for hard copies of the documents, together with refundable deposit of $200.00 per set, should be

filed promptly with the Architect. Bidding material will be forwarded (shipping charges collect) as soon as

possible. The full amount of deposit for one set will be refunded to each prime contractor who submits a bona

fide bid upon return of such set in good condition within 10 days after date of opening bids. Documents will

also be posted in the Commission office for review. Any questions regarding the bid documents should be

emailed to dbeaird@s3dg.com. Addendum may be issued during the bidding period.

Bidders should be aware that the project is funded, in part, by a Community Development Block Grant. All

contractors shall be in good standing with the Department of Community Affairs and shall abide by all Federal

Requirements set forth for the project. The Wage Rate Determination and a brief summary of the requirements

are included in this manual.

BUILD AMERICA, BUY AMERICA BID REQUIREMENTS

This agreement is for services related to a project that is subject to the Build America, Buy

America Act (BABAA) requirements under Title IX of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

(“IIJA”), Pub. L. 177-58. Absent an approved waiver, all iron, steel, manufactured products, and

construction materials used in this project must be produced in the United States, as further

outlined by the Office of Management and Budget’s Memorandum M-22-11, Initial Implementation

Guidance on Application of Buy America Preference in Federal Financial Assistance Programs for

Infrastructure, April 18, 2022.

Section 3 Policy for Covered HUD Funded Activities

Section 3 policy will be discussed as it pertains to training, employment, contracting, and other economic

opportunities arising in connection with the expenditure of Federal housing assistance and community

development assistance that is used in conjunction with public construction. All Recipients and Sub-recipients

of Section 3 Covered Assistance (including but not limited to contractors, sub-contractors, developers,

grantees, and local government entities) must be in compliance with the provisions of this policy in order to

be eligible for DCA funds. Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 by the Housing and

Community Development Act of 1992, Section 3, as amended, requires that economic opportunities generated

by Federal Housing and Community Development programs shall, to the greatest extent feasible, be given to

low- and very low-income persons. Section 3 documents must be included with the bid.

Both a Performance and a Payment Bond will be required in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract Price

in a form to be provided by the County. Proof of General Liability Insurance and Workman’s Compensation

Insurance will be required with the Jefferson County Commission listed as an additional insured. All bids

must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or Certified Funds in the amount of 5% of the Bid Amount.

All contractors must comply with the provisions of O.C.G.A. Sec. 13-10-91, and must register and participate

in the federal work authorization program (also known as E-Verify (www.uscis.gov/everify)). A contractor

must submit the required affidavit BEFORE ANY BID IS CONSIDERED. A form affidavit shall be provided

with the bid package.

Jefferson County, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and

regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in regards to any contract entered

into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit

bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or

national origin in consideration for an award. The General Contractor and all Sub-contractors shall insure that

employees and employment applicants are not discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, or

national origin.

Bidders shall submit a price AND shall have to submit information demonstrating it can meet the following

requirements and criteria:

1. That the bidder has completed a minimum of five similar or more-complex projects.

2. That the bidder has been in business as a contractor in the same form a minimum of five years.

3. That the specific project superintendent who works on the job has at least five years’ experience as a

project manager or superintendent and has worked on at least three of the projects summited by the

bidder as similar projects.

4. That the bidder is current on all property tax owed to Burke County. No contract will be awarded to a

delinquent bidder.

Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after time has been called on the date of bid opening. The

Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any technicalities or irregularities and to

award the bid based on the highest and best interests of the County. This project will exceed $100,000 and

therefore this project will be subject to the Public Works Construction Law, OCGA Sec. 36-91-1 et seq.

Note: No Bidders are to contact anyone with Jefferson County at any time during the Bidding Process.

All questions are to be directed to the Architect, via email, at the address provided above. Any breach

of this requirement will result in Bidder’s disqualification.

JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Additions and Renovations to theJefferson County Health Department Building

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