Elementary School Classroom Flooring

Lincoln County Schools is requesting bids for removal and replacement of classroom and office flooring at Lincoln County Elementary School, with bids due February 10, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on January 31, 2023 at 2:45 p.m. The project is federally funded under ESSER (CARES) and subject to Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements; all contractors and subcontractors must be registered with the Federal Work Authorization Program and comply with Georgia O.C.G.A. 13-10-91.

The scope covers removal and replacement of flooring in 28 classrooms and offices at Lincoln County Elementary School in Lincolnton, Georgia. Work includes removal of existing carpet and vinyl composite tile (VCT), some of which contains asbestos-containing material (ACM) requiring abatement under state and federal regulations. The Lincoln County Schools has already procured KAHRS Upofloor Quartz tile for installation. The scope also includes removal and reinstallation of wall and floor cabinets as specified. Work is scheduled to commence May 30, 2023, following teacher and staff departure on May 26, 2023, with a mandatory completion date of July 21, 2023. Contractors are responsible for disposal of all flooring debris and ACM in accordance with applicable guidelines and for repair of any private property damage caused during the project; the school district will repair school property damage and deduct costs from the contractor's invoice.

All contractors must be licensed, insured, and bonded. Bid submissions must include pricing on a lump-sum basis, a completed bid parameter worksheet, minimum three business references, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, and contractor affidavit with E-Verify information. A bid bond equal to not less than 5% of the base bid is required; upon award, performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract price are required. Bid proposals remain valid for 45 days from the due date unless otherwise specified. Contact Jeff Miller, Maintenance Director, at (706) 401-6250 or jmiller@lcboe.us, or Dr. Samuel Light at (706) 359-3742 or slight@lcboe.us for inquiries.