10-2026-011 Red Top Middle School Renovation

The Bartow County School System is issuing an Invitation for Proposal (IFP) for comprehensive interior renovations to Red Top Middle School located in Emerson, Georgia. The project scope encompasses interior finish upgrades including ceiling tile replacement (2'x2' USG specifications), solid vinyl tile flooring installation, 6-inch cove base installation, masonry infill work with corner-to-corner painting, stainless steel kitchen ceiling panel replacement, new door installation with hardware, LED lighting fixtures, and a 60-kilowatt natural gas generator with associated electrical infrastructure. Qualified contractors must provide supervision, materials, labor, and services to complete all renovation work with a mandatory Notice to Proceed no later than May 22, 2026, and full project completion by August 1, 2026, to accommodate summer intervention classes from June 2-18. Proposals must include a lump sum price for the entire scope plus unitary pricing for specific materials, and proposers must submit one original and three copies including an introduction letter, experience and qualifications documentation, at least five client references, detailed project plan with timeline, and proof of insurance. The evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: price (30 percent), organizational qualifications (20 percent), service record (30 percent), and relevance of past projects (20 percent), with proposals scored on a 1-20 scale. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Bartow County School System Maintenance and Construction office, with sealed proposals due by 10:00 a.m. on May 4, 2026, to Mr. Albert Zielke, Purchasing Specialist, at the Central Office in Cartersville, Georgia.

All contractors and subcontractors must comply with Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act requirements, provide proof of background checks for all employees, and demonstrate valid E-Verify authorization, with subcontractor selection remaining at the discretion of the construction professional. Contractors must coordinate with existing service providers including Comsec for fire and security alarms and Telenet for internet, speakers, and cameras to maintain system monitoring throughout construction. The contractor is responsible for relocating and returning all classroom furnishings and miscellaneous items, and Lake Point Church will relocate for the entire summer to accommodate the work. Bonding and comprehensive insurance coverage requirements include Employer's Liability Insurance, Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, Automobile Liability Insurance, and Worker's Compensation coverage, and all contractors must maintain valid licenses throughout the contract period. The owner (Bartow County School System) is exempt from state sales tax and federal excise tax, which shall not be included in quotes. No specific contract award value or budget range is disclosed in the procurement documents, and no set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or specific organizational type restrictions are identified in the solicitation materials.