RFP 386 - POND OVERLOOK PLATFORMS

This Request for Proposal ("RFP') is an invitation by the Jekyll Island State Park Authority, a public corporation and instrumentality of the State of Georgia, (the "JIA') to qualified and experienced contractors to submit proposals for the construction of Four (4) pond overlook platforms and installation of approximately One Thousand (1,000") linear feet of fencing (the, "Project') located in and along two ponds within Jekyll Island's new wildlife conservation corridor (the "Property').

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Request for Proposal – Number 386
for
Pond Overlook Platforms
on the
Wildlife and Conservation Corridor
Jekyll Island, Georgia

Date Issued:
June 16, 2026

Deadline to Submit Proposals:
Friday, July 27, 2026
3:00 P.M. Eastern

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Section 1
General Background and Project Information
1.1 Overview.
This Request for Proposal (“RFP”) is an invitation by the Jekyll Island State Park Authority, a
public corporation and instrumentality of the State of Georgia, (the “JIA”) to qualified and experienced
contractors to submit proposals for the construction of Four (4) pond overlook platforms and installation of
approximately One Thousand (1,000’) linear feet of fencing (the, “Project”) located in and along two ponds
within Jekyll Island’s new wildlife conservation corridor (the “Property”).
Information on the requested Project concept and the Property is provided in the Exhibits attached to
this RFP, and which are incorporated herein for all purposes.
The goal of this RFP is to select a partner who will further the development of Jekyll Island’s
newest conservation project. This Project offers the successful respondent a unique opportunity to leave a
lasting impression on a true Jekyll Island treasure.
JIA will review and evaluate all responsive proposals submitted in a timely manner in accordance
with this RFP, and, following evaluation, JIA personnel will make a preliminary recommendation to the
JIA Board of Directors (the “Board”) for consideration and approval. Subject to and following Board
approval, JIA personnel and the successful respondent will enter into a contract for the Project (the
“Contract”) on JIA’s standard terms. The successful respondent will be required to coordinate construction
and operational