Hopewell Middle School Bridge Project

Fulton County Schools (FCS) in Georgia is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for structural repairs to an existing wood pedestrian bridge at Hopewell Middle School located at 13060 Cogburn Road, Milton, Georgia. The scope of work encompasses selective demolition of existing wood decking, structural framing repairs using pressure-treated Southern Pine No. 2 materials, complete deck replacement with 2x6 decking installed over 2x12 and 2x10 joists, repair of existing 8x8 wood posts using epoxy-based methods with metal column cap installation, replacement of damaged diagonal bracing members, installation of new guardrails with welded threaded rod assemblies, and installation of vehicular bollards at bridge ends. All work must be performed in strict accordance with approved structural design documents prepared by Southern A&E, LLC and must comply with the 2018 International Building Code, OSHA standards, and applicable federal, state, and local codes and regulations. Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of three references from corporate clients served for at least two years, possess a current Fulton County business license and State of Georgia business registration, and provide evidence of relevant experience with comparable structural repair or bridge projects of similar scope. The contract will be awarded on a firm fixed-price basis to the lowest priced, responsive, and responsible quoter on an "All or None" basis, though FCS reserves the right to award to multiple contractors if deemed in its best interest. Quotes must be submitted digitally through Euna Procurement (Bonfire) by 2:30 p.m. EST on Thursday, March 12, 2026, with questions regarding the quoting process due by 4:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

Contractors must comply with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act and provide notarized affidavits demonstrating either registration with and use of the federal E-Verify work authorization program, attestation as a sole proprietor with no employees, or licensure under Georgia Title 26, Title 43, or membership in the State Bar of Georgia in good standing; subcontractors must likewise be registered with E-Verify and provide required affidavits of compliance. All contractors and assigned employees must complete criminal history background checks through the FCS Department of Safety & Security prior to work commencement and obtain yellow and white contractor badges before accessing FCS facilities. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, Automobile Liability, and Umbrella Liability of $3,000,000, with FCS listed as an Additional Insured on applicable policies; FCS does not provide Workers' Compensation coverage to contractors, subcontractors, or any tier and is not responsible for contractor worker injuries or deaths. Pricing must be submitted as firm net prices F.O.B. destination, including all delivery, unloading, placement, insurance, and related costs, with prices remaining firm for each year the contract is in effect; FCS is exempt from all state sales and federal excise taxes. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents, and award notification will be posted on the FCS Contracting website and Bonfire platform following the award decision.