2025002 Tara Stadium Athletic Fieldhouse Replacement

Clayton County Public Schools is seeking prequalified firms for the Tara Stadium Athletic Fieldhouse Replacement project located at 1055 Battle Creek Road in Jonesboro, Georgia. The procurement is a lump sum construction contract involving replacement of the existing field house and storage building, renovation of concessions buildings, and comprehensive exterior improvements including new awnings/canopies, replacement fencing, and landscaping. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for December 3, 2024, and all bid documents must be obtained through the project architect, Southern A&E. Bid submissions are exclusively online through the Clayton County Public Schools e-Procurement/Bonfire Portal, with a firm deadline of December 18, 2024, at 2:00 pm, followed by a virtual bid opening via Zoom at 2:30 pm the same day. All bidders must submit a 5% bid bond with their proposal, and if awarded, will be required to provide performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract price. Only pre-qualified firms are eligible to submit bids, and the project involves approximately 16,205 square feet of new fieldhouse space plus an additional 2,501 square feet of storage area.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. Bidders must register on the Clayton County Public Schools e-Procurement/Bonfire Portal to participate, with technical support available for portal access. The project includes seven distinct allowances, including provisions for unsuitable soil excavation, rock removal, emergency responder radio coverage system installation, electric utility temporary installation ($90,000), owner's contingency ($200,000), and stormwater-related devices ($100,000). While a specific total project budget is not disclosed, the multiple allowances and comprehensive renovation scope suggest a significant capital investment. The contract will incorporate detailed specifications for various systems including door hardware, building automation controls, masonry, flooring, and HVAC instrumentation, with approved manufacturers like Trane Technologies, Dorma, Schlage, and Sargent specified for key components. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities in the bidding process.