Band Tower at Habersham Central High School

The Habersham County Board of Education is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the furnishing and installation of a 30-foot band tower with roof at Habersham Central High School located at 2059 State Highway 197 South, Mt. Airy, Georgia 30563. The band tower must feature a multi-tier design with landings at 10-foot intervals, a roof positioned 8 feet above the final landing, OSHA-compliant handrails with multi-purpose design to accommodate music stands and accessories, a lockable security gate, and fully enclosed stairs with color options. The scope of work includes full turn-key installation encompassing shipping, foundation preparation, and complete installation. Bidders must submit three hard copies of their proposals to the Habersham County School District Facilities and Maintenance Department, with written questions due by April 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and proposals due April 20, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. The owner anticipates awarding the contract on May 12, 2026, with work commencing as early as May 23, 2026 and project completion targeted for July 10, 2026. Required qualifications include a minimum of two years in business, valid Georgia business license, current certificate of insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 for bodily injury and $2,000,000 per accident for property damage, three references (two business and one personal), E-Verify Contractor Affidavit, and a current W-9 form. Background checks at $50.00 per employee are required for all personnel working on school property within 10 days of award.

Respondents must not be employees of the Habersham County School District, and all bid packets must confirm acceptance of the terms and agreement to the July 10, 2026 project completion date. No incumbent vendors or set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are identified in the procurement documents. Background check requirements and the mandate that personnel not be district employees serve as restrictions on potential bidders. No budget range or award value is specified in the RFQ; therefore, prospective contractors should contact the procuring agency or review the detailed RFQ documentation for cost parameters and evaluation criteria that may inform their pricing strategy.