FY26-641-001

The Dade County Board of Education is seeking competitive proposals from general contractors for modifications to Buildings 2020, 2030, and 2040 at Davis Elementary School in Trenton, Georgia. The project involves comprehensive renovations including roofing replacement with thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) membrane roofing, HVAC system upgrades, and associated electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, ceiling, and painting work. Contractors must submit proposals in duplicate bound notebooks with an electronic PDF copy and include a 5% bid bond. The evaluation criteria are detailed, with 35 points allocated to company experience with K-12 projects, 35 points to the proposed lump sum fee, 10 points to the safety plan, 5 points each to general background and financial status/bonding, and 5 points to legal proceedings and proposal completeness. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for January 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the project site, with proposals due by 2:00 p.m. on February 13, 2026. The anticipated contract award is February 23, 2026, with a Notice to Proceed on March 4, 2026, and Substantial Completion targeted for July 27, 2026.

The contract does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must comply with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act and carry minimum worker's compensation and general liability insurance. A contingency allowance of $100,000 is included in the base bid for unforeseen conditions. Liquidated damages will be assessed at $500 per day for unexcused delay in achieving Substantial Completion and $200 per day for unexcused delay in achieving Final Completion. The contract will be executed under AIA Document A-101-2017 as a lump sum agreement, with project specifications referencing the 2024 International Building Code with Georgia Amendments, NFPA standards, and ASHRAE requirements. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the renovation and the inclusion of a $100,000 contingency allowance suggest a significant project investment. All HVAC equipment must be operational 45 days prior to Substantial Completion, indicating the project's technical complexity and precise implementation requirements.