Heard County Multi-Purpose Facility

Heard County Schools issued an RFP for design and construction of a new weight room and covered facility at Heard County High School in Franklin, Georgia, with proposals due March 7, 2023 and a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on February 22, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at the Board Office. The contract was awarded to J&R Construction on March 9, 2023.

The scope encompasses a weight room and covered facility with detailed specifications for metal building systems, masonry (including cast stone with manufacturers located within 150 miles of the project and compliant with ASTM C 1364), concrete (exterior slab-on-grade at 4,000 psi at 28 days), overhead coiling doors with R-19.4 insulation and thermal breaks, and metal roofing with R-30 rigid insulation and ice and water shield. Cast stone installation requires full mortar beds with 1/4 to 3/8 inch joints and plumb and level tolerances not exceeding 1/8 inch in 10 feet. The project site is located at 545 Main Street, Franklin, Georgia. Contractors must arrange independent site visits with Dr. Brent Tisdale, Director of Student Services.

Evaluation weighted proposals on nine criteria: Bid Amount (30%), Project Approach (15%), Relevant Experience (10%), Project Team (10%), Prior Experience with Heard County School System (10%), Financial Information (10%), Firm History & Information (5%), Claims History (5%), and References (5%). All contractors must comply with Georgia's Security and Immigration Compliance Act and provide E-Verify authorization. Required bonds include 5% Bid Bond and full Performance and Labor & Material Payment Bonds. Contractors must carry comprehensive liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, auto liability of $1,000,000, umbrella excess liability of $1,000,000, and environmental/pollution liability of $1,000,000, with the school system named as additional insured. Heard County Schools assumes financial responsibility for water and sewer impact and tap fees assessed by Heard County Utility Department. Four addenda issued between February 14 and March 2, 2023, modified metal building systems specifications, masonry and concrete requirements, overhead door specifications, and site drainage details.