ITB # 001-26 Courts Renovation

The City of Fort Oglethorpe is requesting sealed bids for renovation of Municipal Court facilities within Fort Oglethorpe City Hall under ITB #001-26, with bids due July 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. local time, and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The scope encompasses selective demolition, interior renovations including courtroom improvements, accessibility upgrades to comply with ICC A117.1-2011 Accessibility Standards, modifications to existing mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and fire protection systems, and enhanced security features including bullet-resistant glazing and magnetic locking hardware. Work affects approximately 5,322 square feet of the 39,127-square-foot building. Mechanical work includes installation of two rooftop units (5-ton and 10-ton capacity), galvanized steel ductwork (no fiberglass permitted), with maximum air leakage not exceeding 5% per final air balance, flexible connections, condensate piping, exhaust fans, fire dampers, and demand-controlled ventilation with bipolar ionization. All mechanical contractors must obtain required permits and inspections; testing, adjusting, and balancing must be performed by an independent AABC or NEBB-certified contractor and completed within one week prior to construction end date. The project must comply with the 2018 International Building Code and 2018 International Existing Building Code.

All bidders must be registered on the engineer's planholders list. Contract documents are available for examination and purchase at $100.00 non-refundable per set from CTI Engineers, Inc., 1122 Riverfront Parkway, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402 (423/267-7613, www.ctiengr.com). A 5% bid bond is required. The successful bidder must complete work within 210 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed and furnish performance and payment bonds within ten calendar days of Notice of Award. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per calendar day for delay. Surety and insurance carriers must hold an AM Best rating of A-10 or greater and be listed in the Federal Registry of Companies with Certificates of Authority. Contractors and subcontractors must hold a valid Georgia State Contractor's License, maintain minimum Worker's Compensation and General Liability insurance, and register with the federal E-Verify work authorization program. A minimum 12-month warranty on all materials and workmanship is required.