Coffin Building Gym Floor Replacement

This Design-Bid-Build construction procurement is being issued by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia on behalf of The College of Coastal Georgia for the Coffin Building Gym Floor Replacement project located in Brunswick, Georgia (Columbia County and Brooklet City jurisdiction). The scope of work includes complete demolition of the existing gym floor to bare concrete and installation of approximately 10,070 square feet of MFMA-certified Aacer hardwood flooring system, specifically 2¼" x ¾" #2 grade or better maple installed over a custom sleeper system with cushion pads and a 6-mil vapor barrier designed to accommodate the existing six-inch slab depression. Additional deliverables include installation of new cove base along affected wall areas, drum sanding of the entire court surface, and application of game lines with painting and staining to match existing artwork and color schemes. All materials and installation methods must comply with MFMA certification standards. Qualified bidders must demonstrate financial stability with a Current Ratio of 1.0 or higher, acceptable workers' compensation safety performance with an Experience Modification Rate not exceeding 1.2 average over three years, demonstrated past performance on public works projects, and non-debarred status. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for May 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Plant Operations Warehouse Conference Room, One College Drive, Brunswick, GA 31520. Sealed bids must be physically received by 2:00 PM on May 21, 2026 at the same location, with the contract awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all Owner criteria. Material Completion must be achieved within 120 consecutive calendar days from the Proceed Order date.

Bid security in the form of a Bid Bond is required at not less than five percent of the bid amount, and both Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100% of the Contract Sum are mandatory prior to contract execution, with bonds issued by sureties listed in the Department of Treasury's Listing of Approved Sureties carrying A.M. Best ratings of "A-" or better and Class V or larger designations. Comprehensive insurance coverage is required including Workers' Compensation, Employers' Liability with $1,000,000 limits, Commercial General Liability with $2,000,000 aggregate per project, Commercial Auto Liability with $1,000,000 combined single limit, Commercial Umbrella Liability with $2,000,000 occurrence/$4,000,000 aggregate for contracts under $5,000,000, and Builder's Risk Insurance at 100% of the Contract Sum. The contract is subject to Georgia state law and compliance with federal work authorization requirements including E-Verify and the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act. The procurement documents do not indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on respondent types, nor do they identify incumbent vendors or current contractors. The contract is subject to liquidated damages provisions and Time Dependent Overhead Costs rates to be specified in the final contract, and the Owner reserves the right to reject all bids, waive technicalities, or negotiate with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder if all bids exceed budget; specific budget or award value information is not disclosed in the available procurement materials.