001116 Invitation to Bid.DOC

SECTION 001116

INVITATION TO BID

1.01 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Notice to Bidders: Qualified bidders are invited to submit bids for Project as described in this Document according to the Instructions to Bidders.

B. Project Identification: 25039 HVAC Replacement for Miller County PK-12 School.

1. Project Location: 996 Phillipsburg Rd., Colquitt, GA 39837.

C. Owner: Miller County School District.

1. Owner's Representative: Michael Keown (Superintendent of Schools).

D. Architect: Altman + Barrett Architects, P.O. Box 665 Hahira, GA 31632.

E. Project Description: Project consists of complete replacement of existing wall mounted heat pumps and dedicated outside air units, miscellaneous duct replacement/installation, replacement of control system, and miscellaneous painting.

F. Construction Contract: Bids will be received for the following Work:

1. General Contract (all trades).

1.01 BID SUBMITTAL AND OPENING

A. Owner will receive sealed lump sum bids until the bid time and date at the location given below. Owner will consider bids prepared in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders issued by Owner, and delivered as follows:

1. Bid Date: December 2, 2025.

2. Bid Time: 10:00 a.m., local time.

3. Location: Miller County Board of Education Board Room, 96 Perry St., Colquitt, GA 39837.

B. Bids will be thereafter publicly opened and read aloud.

1.02 BID SECURITY

A. Bid security shall be submitted with each bid in the amount of [5] percent of the bid amount. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of [60] days after opening of bids. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities.

1.03 DOCUMENTS

A. Printed Procurement and Contracting Documents: Obtain after November 3, 2025, by contacting Print Life Printing and Supplies, Inc., 1006 Williams St. Valdosta, GA 31601 or by calling (229)244-5598. Documents will be provided to prime bidders only; only complete sets of documents will be issued.

1. Payment: $400.00 [made payable to Print Life Printing and Supplies].

2. Shipping: Additional shipping charges may apply.

B. Viewing Procurement and Contracting Documents: Examine after November 3, 2025, at the locations below:

1. www.altmanbarrettarchitects.com

1.04 TIME OF COMPLETION

A. Successful bidder shall begin procuring materials on receipt of the Notice to Proceed (est. December 10, 2025), start work on June 1, 2026, and shall complete the Work prior to July 28, 2026. Bidder shall submit with the bid form an estimated material procurement timeline along with an estimated construction timeline. Work prior to June 1, 2026 may be possible if schedule is agreed to by Owner and Architect.

1.05 BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS

A. Bidders must be properly licensed under the laws governing their respective trades and be able to obtain insurance and bonds required for the Work. A Performance Bond, and Insurance in a form acceptable to Owner will be required of the successful Bidder.

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