Ben Hill Middle School Gym Floor Replacement

Ben Hill County Schools in Berrien County, Georgia, is seeking bids for the Ben Hill Middle School Gym Floor Replacement project, a procurement focused on comprehensive gymnasium flooring renovation. The project requires complete removal of the existing poured rubber floor and installation of a new wood athletic flooring system. Sealed bids are due on November 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with bidders required to submit a 5% bid bond based on their base bid amount. The project specifications mandate technical requirements including a high-performance 15 mil vapor retarder with specific performance standards like a water vapor transmission rate of 0.006 Perms and compliance with ASTM E 1745 Class A standards. Architectural services are being provided by James W. Buckley & Associates, Inc., and the project includes a $50,000 owner contingency allowance. Bidders are expected to complete the renovation by February 1, 2026, with the contract to be awarded on a lump-sum basis. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive technical irregularities.

The procurement appears to be open to qualified contractors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will be competitively bid, with no indication of restrictions limiting participation to specific types of organizations. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the project involves replacing existing gymnasium flooring, suggesting potential local or regional construction firms might be interested. The total project budget is not definitively stated, but the inclusion of a $50,000 contingency allowance suggests a total project value likely in the range of $250,000 to $500,000. The technical specifications and performance requirements indicate a need for specialized athletic flooring contractors with experience in school gymnasium renovation projects. The re-bidding of the project after an initial October 7, 2025 cancellation due to bid irregularities suggests the school district is seeking precise and compliant proposals for this critical infrastructure improvement.