Central Energy Plant MCC replacement

The state and local contract opportunity is for the replacement of the Motor Control Center (MCC) in the Central Energy Plant at the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) in Tifton, Georgia. The project is being procured by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (Owner) through a design-bid-build construction contract. The Contractor will be required to furnish all materials, perform all work, and complete the project within 180 consecutive calendar days after the Proceed Order date. Bids must be physically submitted by 2:00 pm on May 14, 2024, and a pre-bid conference will be held on April 23, 2024. The contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, who must provide a 5% bid bond, as well as 100% performance and payment bonds upon contract award.

The Owner encourages minority business enterprises to participate in the bidding process, and Georgia law provides a state income tax credit for businesses that subcontract with minority-owned businesses. However, the provided documents do not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, the documents do not provide details on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or the existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The budget for the project is also not specified.