FVSU- Bond and Hunt

Fort Valley State University, through the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, is soliciting sealed bids for Air Handling Unit upgrades in the Bond and Hunt buildings, with bids due November 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., a mandatory pre-bid conference on October 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., and award on a lump-sum basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The scope encompasses demolition of existing HVAC equipment and installation of new air handling systems across two buildings. The Bond Building upgrade includes a new VAV system with one 38,000 CFM air handler featuring a six-fan array with 7.5 HP motors and wall-mounted variable frequency drives. The Hunt Library scope includes new supply and return fan arrays with eight fans each (10 HP and 3 HP respectively), operating at 65,000 CFM and 55,000 CFM. Work also includes chilled-water and heating-water circuits, Direct Digital Control integration, new VFD installations, motor circuit protector panels, LED lighting with emergency egress capability, fire alarm system integration with duct-mounted smoke detectors, balance valves, automatic air vents, and isolation dampers. Demolition includes removal of existing inertia bases, cooling coils, roll filters, relief dampers, and associated piping and insulation.

Contractor responsibility is evaluated on debarment status, prior terminations for cause, current ratio of at least 1.0, Experience Modification Rate not exceeding an average of 1.2 over three years, and demonstrated ability to complete public works projects. Contractors must comply with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act and the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Pre-commencement phase services must be completed within 60 days of contract effective date. Physical construction shall commence upon issuance of a Proceed Order and achieve material completion within 270 consecutive calendar days. Bid security of at least 5 percent of the total bid amount must accompany each bid. Performance and payment bonds, each equal to 100 percent of the Contract Sum, are required prior to contract execution. Liquidated damages apply for failure to achieve material completion by the required date. Sealed bids must be physically delivered; bidders may not withdraw bids for 35 days after opening except as provided under Georgia law.