Improvements include conversion of an existing natural surface athletic field to a synthetic turf field. Currently, the athletic field is being used for a variety of year-round sports and activities. Existing storm drainage systems are tied into an underground storm water detention vault that is located under the field. There is approximately 10' of fill on top of the vault. The field is expected to be used for soccer, lacrosse, football and Frisbee. Construction will include selective demolition, grading, storm water management, installation of a new synthetic turf athletic field and installation of new athletic field LED site lighting Firms shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, familial status, or veteran/military status. Firms will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, familial status, or veteran/military status. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship; and, participation in recreational and educational activities For additional information, contact Hugh Saxon, Capital Projects Manager, at 678-553- 6507 or hugh.saxon@decaturga.com. Design to start immediately upon selection. The construction schedule is estimated to begin Q1 2024 with substantial completion in September, 2024. The City will expect the Design-Builder to help establish this timeline. Deadline to Submit Questions Friday, September 1, 2023 at 2:00pm Shortlist Confirmed Response to Questions to Be Posted Friday, September 8, 2023 at 2:00pm Evaluation or Interview Date Week of October 2, 2023 Date of Award October 16, 2023