CCSD Parking lot improvements SIMS BWE Project No. 25-8066

The Columbia County School District is seeking bids for a parking lot improvement project at Stallings Island Middle School and Brookwood Elementary School, identified as Engineer Project No. 25-8066. The procurement involves comprehensive asphalt parking lot rehabilitation, including asphalt overlay, full-depth reclamation, parking lot striping, and signage installation. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Stallings Island Middle School, with attendance required for bid submission. Bids will be received until Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. local time at the Columbia County Board of Education office. Bidders must submit a Bid Bond payable to the Columbia County School District for at least 5% of the total bid amount. Qualification requirements include prior site construction experience on similar school or comparable projects, with potential requests for additional documentation such as an AIA Document A-305 and a current financial statement. The Owner reserves the right to evaluate and award the project on any basis deemed in the district's best interest.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The successful bidder will be required to provide Performance and Payment Bonds for 100% of the contract amount. Bid documents can be reviewed at the school district's facilities office or obtained from the engineer's office for a non-refundable fee of $75 for a USB storage device. While no specific budget range is detailed, the requirement for a Bid Bond suggests a substantial project scope. The procurement allows the district flexibility in vendor selection, with the ability to accept or reject any or all bids. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are specified in the available documentation. Interested contractors should carefully review the complete bid specifications and be prepared to demonstrate their capability to execute the parking lot improvement project effectively.