Renovation of a fitness / recreation center in Augusta, Georgia. Completed plans call for the renovation of a fitness / recreation center.

BACKGROUND: The Augusta Aquatics Center was completed circa 1998.The focus of this project involves replacement of insulated glazing panels exhibiting signs of failed gaskets. The Aquatic Center is located at 3157 Damascus Rd, Augusta, GA 30909. Optional SCOPE OF PROJECT: Augusta, Georgia (hereinafter referred to as the Owner) intends to select a qualified vendor for the replacement of an estimated 68 insulated glazing panels that are exhibiting signs of failed gaskets at the Augusta Aquatic Center. All questions must be submitted in writing by fax to 706 821-2811 or by email to procbidandcontract@augustaga.gov to the office of the Procurement Department by Wednesday, March 23, 2022 @ 5:00 P.M. No bid will be accepted by fax or email, all must be received by mail or hand delivered. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days after bids have been opened, pending the execution of contract with the successful bidder. Invitation for bids and specifications. An invitation for bids shall be issued by the Procurement Office and shall include specifications prepared in accordance with Article 4 (Product Specifications), and all contractual terms and conditions, applicable to the procurement. All specific requirements contained in the invitation to bid including, but not limited to, the number of copies needed, the timing of the submission, the required financial data, and any other requirements designated by the Procurement Department are considered material conditions of the bid which are not waiveable or modifiable by the Procurement Director. All requests to waive or modify any such material condition shall be submitted through the Procurement Director to the appropriate committee of the Augusta, Georgia Commission for approval by the Augusta, Georgia Commission. Please mark BID number on the outside of the envelope. The local bidder preference program is applicable to this project. To be approved as a local bidder and receive bid preference an eligible bidder must submit a completed and signed written application to become a local bidder at least thirty (30) days prior to the date bids are received on an eligible local project. An eligible bidder who fails to submit an application for approval as a local bidder at least thirty (30) days prior to the date bids are received on an eligible local project, and who otherwise meets the requirements for approval as a local bidder, will not be qualified for a bid preference on such eligible local project. No bid will be accepted by fax or email, all must be received by mail or hand delivered. The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids/proposals and to waive formalities.