Albany middle school HVAC upgrades

This state and local contracting opportunity is for HVAC upgrades at the Albany Middle School in Dekalb County, Georgia. The Dougherty County Board of Education (DCBE) is seeking bids from qualified Georgia-licensed contractors to replace the heating and air conditioning systems at the school. The scope of work includes all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the project. Bidders must provide a total cost for the work, as well as unit pricing for certain equipment. Mandatory requirements include a 5% bid bond, a 100% performance and payment bond if the contract exceeds $100,000, and compliance with Davis-Bacon wage requirements. Bids are due on October 31, 2023, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The solicitation documents indicate this is part of a larger procurement for HVAC upgrades at multiple schools in Albany, Georgia, including Merry Acres Middle School, Monroe High School, Radium Springs Elementary School, and Robert Cross Middle School. The overall project budget and any set-aside designations are not specified. There is no information provided on any incumbent contractors or existing infrastructure that must be integrated. The DCBE reserves the right to negotiate with the lowest bidder if the bids exceed the available budget.