2501_000000_A_Inv to Bid_8_5_2026.pdf

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INVITATION TO BID

PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX, RENOVATIONS & MODIFICATIONS,

PROJECT NO. 26-FAC-002, ALBANY, GEORGIA - 2501

Bid No. 27-FAC-002

A. Sealed Bids will be received by the Dougherty County Board of Education in the Office of the

Logistical Services Department located at 601 Flint Avenue, Albany, Georgia, 31701 until 2:00 PM EST on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Those Bids will then be publicly opened and read.

Bidders will be required to submit specific information/documentation with their Bids.

B. The scope of work includes all labor, material, and equipment required to renovate Sylvandale Elementary School into a Public Safety Complex along with associated civil/site work as specified in the bid documents.

C. There will be a Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting for General Contractors at 10:00 AM EST on

Thursday, August 18, 2026 at Facilities Services Department; 1711 Schilling Avenue; Albany, Georgia 31705. The Pre-Bid Meeting will begin promptly at 10:00 AM and the Owner reserves the right to disqualify firms that arrive late.

1. A general discussion of the project will take place at the pre-bid meeting. A walk-thru of the site will be provided immediately after the meeting if requested.

2. Firms who do not attend the Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will not be eligible to submit a Bid.

D. Printed Procurement and Contracting Documents: Obtain by contacting the office of SRJ Architects Inc., 1108 Maryland Drive, Albany, Georgia 31707. Documents will be provided to prime bidders only upon request; only complete sets of documents will be issued.

1. Payment: A non-refundable cost of $500.00 made payable to Dougherty County School System.

2. Shipping: Additional shipping charges will apply.

E. Online Procurement and Contracting Documents: Obtain by contacting the office of SRJ Architects Inc., 1108 Maryland Drive, Albany, GA 31707, or email: sspalinger@srjarchitects.com. Online access will be provided to all registered bidders and suppliers; only complete sets of PDF documents will be issued.

F. All inquiries or questions concerning the Bid Documents shall be addressed to Sonya Spalinger

(Architect), SRJ Architects Inc.; PO Box 70489, Albany GA 31708; by phone: (229) 436-9877 or e-mail: sspalinger@srjarchitects.com.

G. All expenses for preparing and submitting bids are the sole cost of the party submitting the bid. The DCSS is not obligated to any party to reimburse such expenses.

H. Bids must be submitted on the proper Bid Forms (include all required attachments). Bids received after the designated times and/or without the required attachments will not be considered. No oral, telephonic, telegraphic, facsimile, or written modification to the bid will be considered after bid time.

No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after time and date of opening. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities.

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I. Bids in exceeds $100,000.00, will be required to furnish a 5% Surety Bid Bond with their Bid. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish Performance and a Payment Bonds in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract Amount and issued by a Corporate Surety authorized to conduct business in the State of Georgia.

J. It is the Owners intent to award the project to a single Georgia Licensed Contracting Firm which will act as the Prime Contractor responsible for coordinating the work of all trades and ensuring the entire project is completed as scheduled. The Contract, if awarded, will be to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder and in the manner deemed to offer the best value to the Owner.

K. The Dougherty County School System supports all equal opportunity policies: Federal, State, and

Local. DCSS will not tolerate bias related activities, e.g. racial slurs, sexual harassment, from employees and/or contractors conducting work on behalf of DCSS.

L. The work to be performed under this Contract is subject to the Dougherty County Board of Education’s policy on Equal Opportunity for Competitive Bids, DJEA~E. The DCSS encourages all Local/Minority/DBE Contractors to compete for and receive contracts for goods, services and construction associated with this project. Prime Contractors are encouraged to voluntarily pursue the maximum use of Local/Small Business/Minority/DBE Sub-Contractors and Suppliers.

M. Dougherty County School System supports a drug free workplace and does not tolerate any use or possession of drugs and/or alcohol or use of such substances prior to performing any work on behalf of DCSS. Use of tobacco products is prohibited in all buildings and on all premises of DCSS.

N. The Dougherty County School System requires all individuals working within a school building, or on a school site, to submit to a background check pertaining to felony convictions and sex offender convictions. Violent felons and sex offenders shall not be allowed within a school building or on a school site while school staff or students are in the building or on the site. Convicted predatory sex offenders shall not be allowed on DCSS property at any time. All decisions made in this effort to promote a safe school environment shall be assessed at the sole discretion of the DCSS Staff and the Dougherty County Board of Education.

Sealed Bids should be addressed To: Note in Lower Left Corner of Envelope:

Sharonda Thompson, Director Bid Number: 27-FAC-002 Dougherty County School System Bid Name: PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX, RENOVATIONS & MODIFICATIONS, PROJECT NO.

27-FAC-002, ALBANY, GEORGIA - 2501

Logistical Services Department 601 Flint Avenue Bid Date: September 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST Albany, Georgia 31701

All inquiries concerning the receipt of Bid Packages shipped to the Logistical Services Department shall be addressed at (229) 431-1270.

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