Winder Issues Two New Requests for Proposals

While many families in Barrow County are enjoying the summer hiatus, continues to run full speed ahead. Recently, the city announced on its website new requests for proposals seeking bids for two projects within the county seat.

The first RFP, originally posted May 25, announces the acceptance of sealed proposals from qualified professionals, including architects and engineers, for the renovation design and construction documents for the renovation of an existing building on behalf of the city of Winder. The 23,500-square-foot building is at 25 E. Midland Ave., which served as the former site of the People’s Bank Operation Center. A walk-through of the site — scheduled to take place June 6 — was open to potential bidders. Bids are being accepted at the city clerk’s office inside Winder City Hall until 2 p.m. June 15, 2012. The city will then evaluate all bids received and award the contract based on qualifications, fees and time schedule.

For more information about this project, please view the original Request for Proposal document or call the city clerk’s office at 770-867-3106.

The second RFP, posted June 6, announces the acceptance of bids for Winder’s Rose Hill Cemetery Landscape Maintenance Contract — a 12-month commitment. Sealed bids are being accepted until 2 p.m., June 21, 2012. Any bid received after said time and date, will not be considered. Bids will be opened and read aloud at 2:15 p.m. June 21, 2012, at the . 

Each bid must be in accordance with the requirements of the city of Winder and bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed to the city of Winder. Each sealed envelope containing a bid must be plainly marked on the outside as “Maintenance of The City of Winder’s Rose Hill Cemetery." All bids will be evaluated, and if the project is awarded, it will be done so within 60 days of the bid opening. 

Once a contractor has been selected, payments for the project will be made on a monthly basis. Prior to monthly payments being made, the city of Winder’s Public Works Director Ken Chalker or a designee from his office will review the project area for compliance with the contract. All inquiries about this project should be directed to Chalker by phone at 770-867-2780 or via e-mail at ken.chalker@cityofwinder.com.

Bid documents

• Rose Hill Cemetery Maintenance AERIAL MAP
• Rose Hill Cemetery Maintenance SCOPE OF WORK
• Rose Hill Cemetery Maintenance BID FORM
• Rose Hill Cemetery Maintenance LANDSCAPE CONTRACT

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