10-2026-028 Cass High School Rooftop Unit Replacements

The Bartow County School System is issuing an Invitation for Proposal (IFP) for rooftop unit replacements at Cass High School located at 1000 Colonel Way NE, White, Georgia. The procurement requires qualified contractors to remove and dispose of 23 existing rooftop units across multiple building sections including the Media Center, Gym, and Auditorium, install owner-provided replacement units, reconnect units to the building automation system, and verify operational status prior to project completion. Contractors must also provide pricing for replacement of any unusable curbs and submit proposals with both lump sum pricing for all units and unitary pricing for individual units. Qualified vendors must demonstrate current business licenses, industry certifications, a minimum of three similar past projects, at least five client references, comprehensive insurance coverage including Employer's Liability, Comprehensive General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Worker's Compensation, and compliance with Georgia's E-Verify requirements and background check procedures for all employees. The evaluation criteria allocates 30 percent weight to total project cost, 20 percent to organizational qualifications, 30 percent to service record, and 20 percent to relevance of past projects. Proposals must be submitted in one original and three copies to Albert Zielke at the Bartow County School System Central Office by 10:00 a.m. on June 1, 2026, with an original deadline of May 29, 2026, modified by addendum. The successful contractor will receive a Notice to Proceed within fifteen days after Board of Education approval.

No specific set-asides or restrictions limiting bidder eligibility based on disadvantaged enterprise status or organizational type are identified in the procurement documents. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the solicitation materials. The school system is exempt from state sales tax and federal excise tax, which shall not be included in contractor quotes, and payment will be made upon final delivery and acceptance of all work. Contractors must provide proof of bonding and maintain required insurance coverage throughout contract performance. No specific contract award value or budget range is disclosed in the available procurement documents; interested contractors should contact Albert Zielke at albert.zielke@bartow.k12.ga.us for additional information regarding project specifications and estimated costs.