RFP27-001 Cochran Mill Park Bridge Repair/Replacement

The City of Chattahoochee Hills (hereinafter referred to as "the City") invites you to submit a proposal for Cochran Mill Park Trail Bridge Repair/Replacement. A more complete description of the services sought for this project is provided in Section 3, Scope of Project.

The City of Chattahoochee Hills, GA is accepting SEALED bids (RFP) for Cochran Mill Park Trail Bridge Repair/Replacement located at 6875 Cochran Mill Road, Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268.

Phase 1: Mobilization, Safety & Demolition

• Mobilize all required labor, equipment, tools, and materials to the project site.
• Establish and secure the work area, including "Bridge Closed" signage and barricades at both approaches.
• Install temporary port-a-johns and construction fencing.
• Install required temporary safety and fall-protection systems.
• Remove existing bridge components in their entirety down to the existing structural steel I-beams, protecting steel scheduled to remain.
• Remove and properly dispose of all demolition debris from the project site.

Phase 2: Structural Steel Preparation & Painting

• Install plastic sheeting below the structure to capture falling rust, paint, and preparation debris.
• Mechanically grind and abrade existing structural steel to remove loose rust and failing paint, then clean and prepare surfaces.
• Apply one full coat of rust-inhibitive primer.
• Apply two full finish coats of water-based alkyd urethane and allow the system to properly cure prior to reconstruction.

Phase 3: Bridge Reconstruction & Railings

• Install new pressure-treated framing across existing structural steel I-beams and secure using U-bolts.
• Install new pressure-treated deck boards to provide a continuous, even bridge deck.
• Fabricate, paint, furnish, and securely install a new welded steel bridge railing system to the structure.
• Install bollards on each end of the bridge (6 total).

Phase 4: Final Completion & Cleanup

• Inspect completed framing, decking, railings, structural steel coatings, and connections, and complete any required punch-list corrections.
• Remove temporary protection, construction debris, scrap materials, and barricades.
• Perform final site cleanup and demobilize upon completion.

Offerors must submit one (1) original proposal and two (2) copies to the City of Chattahoochee Hills Finance Department. Proposals must be received at the receptionist's desk prior to **1:00 PM, local time, November 19, 2026**.

Late proposals will not be accepted and will automatically be disqualified from further consideration.

Offerors must respond to this RFP by submitting a price sheet displaying a line item break down of each associated cost.

The City of Chattahoochee Hills will review all proposals based on the merit of the proposal methodology utilizing a points system to evaluate the preferred contractor(s).

• Cost / Pricing Proposal (30–40 Points)
• Technical Qualifications & Past Experience (25–30 Points)
• Project Approach & Schedule (15–20 Points)
• Safety, Environmental Containment, & Quality Control (10–15 Points)

The initial contract term will be from the Notice to Proceed plus six (6) months.

A proposal may not be modified, withdrawn or canceled by the offeror for a 120-day period following the deadline for proposal submission.