GSOU_J-428-BID, Primary Electrical Distribution (Swainsboro)

Georgia Southern University, acting on behalf of East Georgia State College in Swainsboro, is requesting sealed bids for primary electrical distribution upgrades under IFB GSOU_J-428, with bids due September 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST and a mandatory pre-bid conference on August 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST at the Sadie A. Fulford Community Learning Center in Swainsboro.

The scope comprises design and construction of primary electrical distribution upgrades including six 25kV pad-mounted transformers (ST-1 through ST-6) with associated equipment, accessories, grounding, terminations, testing, and startup work, along with demolition of existing utility infrastructure and site restoration. Two deductive alternates are offered: deletion of the new transformers and deletion of demolition and site restoration. Work must commence upon the Effective Date and reach Material Completion within 55 consecutive calendar months following issuance of a Proceed Order.

Bidders must hold a valid Georgia contractor's license and be registered with the federal work authorization program. Responsibility criteria include compliance with Georgia's Security and Immigration Compliance Act, absence of prior termination for cause on public works contracts, a Current Ratio of 1.0 or higher, an Experience Modification Rate not exceeding an average of 1.2 over the past three years, and evidence of successful completion of prior public works projects. All insurance and bonding must be issued by Georgia-licensed companies with A.M. Best Financial Strength Rating "A-" or better and Class V or larger.

The contract will be awarded on a lump-sum basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. A Bid Bond equal to not less than five percent of the bid amount is required; Performance and Payment Bonds at 100 percent of the Contract Sum are required prior to contract execution. Written questions are due August 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST to Design Professional Abel Belayneh (abel.belayneh@introba.com, 1-202-539-6136), with responses and addenda posted by August 28, 2026. Bids may not be withdrawn for 60 days following opening.