Berkmar HS - Cafeteria Renovations

The Gwinnett County Board of Education is seeking sealed bids for the Berkmar High School Cafeteria Renovation project located at 405 Pleasant Hill Road in Lilburn, Georgia. The procurement requires a comprehensive renovation of the school's cafeteria, with bidders expected to provide all necessary labor, materials, and services to complete the construction. Bidders must submit qualified proposals by Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for Friday, March 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the school's cafeteria. Contractors must submit an AIA Document A305 Contractor's Qualifications Statement demonstrating capability to complete the contract, and must maintain a permanent office in Georgia within a 75-mile radius of the project site, established for at least 10 years. Key project requirements include a 5% bid bond, with performance and payment bonds required from the successful bidder, and the project demands substantial completion by Monday, July 21, 2025, with contractor mobilization within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed.

There are no specific set-aside designations mentioned for disadvantaged enterprises in this procurement. The bidding documents will be obtained electronically from Lindsay Pope Brayfield & Assocs., Inc., upon qualification approval, and the contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis. Bids will remain valid for 60 days after opening, with payments processed through certified requests and standard retainage provisions. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive renovation of a high school cafeteria suggests a significant capital investment. No incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements are noted in the available documentation. Interested contractors must meet the strict qualification criteria, including geographical presence, years of established business, and ability to provide comprehensive renovation services for an educational facility.