How to bid on AL Rollins Park Improvements for the City of Dalton

What the City of Dalton is buying

The City of Dalton is seeking a qualified contractor for improvements to AL Rollins Park. This project includes grading baseball fields for artificial turf installation, installing concrete curbs, and improving storm drainage. It also involves renovating the existing press box/restroom building, installing fencing, and constructing a new batting building. Erosion control measures are also part of the scope.

The City will separately contract for the artificial turf system. However, the selected contractor for these improvements will need to coordinate with the City for the scheduling, phasing, and installation of the turf system.

Key dates and deadlines

A mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held on August 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET at the project site, 521 Threadmill Rd, Dalton, GA 30720. Contractors arriving more than 5 minutes late will not be permitted to attend.

Sealed proposals must be received by the City of Dalton Finance Department, 300 W. Waugh Street, Dalton, Georgia 30720, no later than 10:00 AM ET on September 08, 2026.

The City may short-list firms and conduct interviews on September 14th and 15th. Short-listed firms will be notified by the end of day on September 9th.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for professional construction contractors experienced in park development, site work, building renovations, and infrastructure improvements such as grading and drainage. Firms with a strong background in coordinating with other contractors on complex projects will be well-suited.

The project category is construction, and the work is located in Dalton, GA.

How to respond

To access the solicitation, click the "View original source" link to open the Georgia Procurement Registry (GPR) posting. You can view the posting and its documents without needing an account.

Some Georgia events use an external "Event Link" for documents and responses. Otherwise, submit your sealed proposal as directed in the posting, ensuring it arrives before the September 08, 2026, 10:00 AM ET deadline. Remember, attendance at the mandatory pre-proposal meeting on August 25, 2026, is required to submit a proposal.

Tips for a competitive response

Given the mandatory pre-proposal meeting, ensure your representative arrives on time. This meeting is crucial for understanding project specifics and asking questions directly.

Carefully review all contract documents to understand the full scope, including coordination requirements with the artificial turf contractor. Highlight your experience with similar multi-phase projects and your ability to work collaboratively.

Provide a detailed proposal that clearly outlines your approach to each component of the project, from grading and drainage to building renovations and fencing. Emphasize your firm's qualifications and past performance on relevant construction projects.