South Gwinnett HS_002 Bda_26 Advert_20260713.pdf

CFMM, Atlanta, GA Section - BDA-1 Advertisement for Bids

A New Field House for South Gwinnett High School, Gwinnett County, GA

SHL-D01-26

SECTION BDA - ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW FIELD HOUSE FOR SOUTH GWINNETT HIGH SCHOOL FOR

GWINNETT COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, GWINNETT COUNTY, GEORGIA.

This project consists of grading, storm drainage, curb and gutter, asphalt paving, concrete walks, steel frame structure, cmu walls, concrete slabs on grade, single ply roofing, hollow metal doors and frames, finish hardware, aluminum storefront and glazing, drywall and framing, carpet, vct, porcelain and ceramic tile, acoustical ceilings, painting, casework, tack and marker boards, plumbing, fire protection, hvac, controls and electrical.

Sealed lump sum proposals from Contractors previously approved through the Owner's pre-qualification process for this project, will be received by the Gwinnett County Board of Education, Conference Room, Building "C", 53 Gwinnett Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046 until 3:00 p.m. , local time, on August 13, 2026 at which time and place all proposals received will be opened and read aloud. Proposals received after the above time is called will be returned. No phones will be available. Gwinnett County Public Schools’ fax machines and computers shall not be used to receive faxes or e-mails for bidders.

Contract, if awarded, will be on a stipulated sum basis. Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty

(60) days after the date of receipt of bids. Bids shall be accompanied by a bid bond payable to Gwinnett County Board of Education in an amount equal to five percent of the base bid (Certified Checks NOT Acceptable). Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond, each amount equal to 100 percent of the contract sum, will be required of the successful bidder. These bonds shall be executed by a Surety Company licensed to do business in the State of Georgia, be listed on "Department of The Treasury Circular 570" and have an A.M. Best Company rating of at least Class "A", with a Financial Size of VI or better. Bonds must be accompanied by letter stating company's current rating for verification prior to acceptance by the Owner and execution of the formal Owner/Contractor agreement.

Pre-Qualification of Bidders:

All Bidders must submit AIA Document A305 “Contractor’s Qualification Statement” to be evaluated by the Owner and Architect along with the bid deposit prior to being issued plans and specifications. Bidders who do not submit the A305 Statement will be subject to disqualification. The A305 must show the Contractor’s ability to complete the Contract in a satisfactory manner on projects of similar scope and complexity. References from past clients and projects must be included and will be verified. As part of the pre-qualification process, a mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at the Owner’s offices at 53 Gwinnett Drive, Lawrenceville, GA., on July 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.. Failure to attend the Pre-Bid Conference shall result in disqualification of the bidder. Any bidder may be required, at the discretion of the Owner, to furnish evidence satisfactory to the Owner, that the proposed subcontractors have sufficient means and experience in the types of work called for to assure completion of the contract in a satisfactory manner. Any bidder that is disqualified may respond to the Owner in writing within twenty (20) days of the Notice of Disqualification as to why the bidder feels that the disqualification is unfounded. The written appeal from the disqualified bidder will not change the decision already made on this project. However, a favorable appeal may open the way for the bidder in question to bid on future Gwinnett County Public School System projects. In any case, the Owner’s decisions shall be deemed final.

Subcontractor Bonds:

CFMM, Atlanta, GA Section - BDA-2 Advertisement for Bids

A New Field House for South Gwinnett High School, Gwinnett County, GA

SHL-D01-26

The following Subcontractors will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond, each equal to 100% of their respective subcontracts:

Roofing, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Fire Protection and Electrical Subcontractors.

Performance, Labor and Material Payment Bonds shall be the same as required by the General Contractor.

The Owner will make progress payments to the successful contractor upon receipt of request for payment having been certified by the Architect as fully covered and shown in Contract Documents.

Contract documents may be examined at the office of the Chief Operations Officer for Facilities and Operations, 53 Gwinnett Drive, Lawrenceville, GA; in the office of the Architect; AGC Builders Exchange, Atlanta, GA; Reed Construction Data, Norcross, GA; Gainesville Whiteprint, Gainesville, GA;

LDI Reproductions, Lawrenceville, GA; or CAD Media, Inc., Lawrenceville, GA.

All Pre-Qualified Bidders must obtain plans through the Architect, Cunningham Forehand Matthews & Moore, Architects, Inc., 2011 Manchester Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30324, telephone (404) 873-2152.

Interested General Contractors must submit Bid Deposit prior to being issued plans and specifications.

Applications for documents, together with a non-refundable Bid deposit of $ 300.00 per hard copy set, and/or $50.00 for Access to Electronic PDF versions of Specifications and Drawings via FTP site will be given following receipt of deposit. Plans and specifications will be released only to Contractors who have been Pre-Qualified by the Owner. Obtain documents by sending an email to jrobinson@cfmm.net and copy switt@cfmm.net. Bid deposits are non-refundable.

PRE-BID CONFERENCE:

A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the Gwinnett County Board of Education, Conference Room, Building "C", 53 Gwinnett Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046 at 10:00 a.m., local time, on July 30, 2026. Representative shall be Project Manager or Estimator directly responsible for the bidding of this project. Any bidder may be required, at the discretion of the Owner, to furnish evidence, satisfactory to the Owner, that his proposed subcontractors have sufficient means and experience in the types of work called for to ensure completion of the contract in a satisfactory manner.

All Pre-Qualified Bidders for this project shall attend the Pre-Bid Conference. FAILURE TO ATTEND

SHALL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION OF THE BIDDER.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities in bidding, and to award a contract for any part of the work, or the job as a whole.

End of Section BDA