CCSD North Columbia Elementary Abatement and Demolition

The Columbia County School District is seeking bids for a comprehensive asbestos abatement and demolition project at North Columbia Elementary School located at 2874 Ray Owens Road in Appling, Georgia. The procurement is a sealed bid process with a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for September 30, 2025, at 1:00 pm, and bid submissions due by 2:00 P.M. on October 16, 2025. Prospective bidders must attend the pre-bid conference to be eligible to submit bids, and bidding documents are available from Alternative Construction & Environmental Solutions, Inc. (ACES) for a $25.00 deposit per set. The project scope includes complete asbestos removal, building demolition, site improvement removal, and general area clean-up. Bidders are required to submit a Bid Bond payable to the Columbia County School District for 10% of the total bid amount, and successful contractors must provide Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount within 10 days of award notification. Additionally, contractors must submit a completed "Statement of Bidders Qualifications Form" with their bid.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The surety company for performance and payment bonds must be licensed in Georgia, listed in the Department of Treasury Circular 570, and have an A.M. Best Company rating of "AAA" with a financial size of IV (4) or better. The Owner reserves the right to award the project on any basis deemed in their interest and can accept or reject any bids. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the comprehensive nature of the demolition and abatement work suggests a significant project investment. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. Interested contractors should carefully review the complete bidding materials and ensure compliance with all specified requirements, including the mandatory pre-bid conference attendance and comprehensive qualification submissions.