ABAC Project No. 5100289_REPLACE BRANCH AND BOWEN MAIN SWITCHBOARDS

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) is seeking sealed bids for Project No. 5100289 to replace main switchboards in Branch and Bowen Halls, located in Tifton, Georgia. The procurement is a Design-Bid-Build construction contract managed by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, specifically involving electrical infrastructure upgrades. The project requires detailed electrical switchboard replacements, including disconnecting and removing existing main switchboard sections while preserving service entrance and sub-feeders, and installing new switchboards with specific technical requirements. Contractors must meet minimum qualifications, including four years of business operation without defaults, successful completion of three similar switchboard installation projects rated 1200A or greater, and a current State of Georgia electrical license. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for January 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM in Herring Hall Room 201, with sealed bids due physically on February 18, 2025, by 2:00 PM. The project has a completion timeline of 180 consecutive calendar days from the proceed order date, with all power outages requiring at least 10 days advance coordination with campus contact Tim Carpenter.

The solicitation encourages participation by minority business enterprises and requires contractors to provide specific insurance coverages, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation. Bidders must demonstrate financial capability through a current ratio of 1.0 or higher and maintain a workers' compensation EMR not exceeding 1.2 over three years. The contract requires performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract sum, with a bid bond of 5% of the bid amount. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the documentation suggests the project involves significant electrical infrastructure investment. The owner reserves the right to waive technicalities, reject any or all bids, or negotiate with the lowest bidder if all bids exceed the budget. Contractors must also comply with Georgia citizen employment requirements and prioritize Georgia forest products when possible. The project will be awarded on a lump sum basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with NBP Engineers, Inc. serving as the Design Professional.