J-453-BID Partial Renovation, Education Center

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia is requesting sealed bids for the partial renovation of the Education Center at Valdosta State University in Valdosta, Georgia, under Project J-453, with bids due June 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST and a mandatory pre-bid conference on May 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM. The contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The scope includes substantial mechanical, electrical, and architectural work: fume hood installations with acceptance testing per ANSI/ASHRAE 110-1995; HVAC controls, dampers, and testing and balancing per AABC or NEBB standards; plumbing fixtures with specific manufacturer options and lead-content compliance under the amended Safe Drinking Water Act; luxury vinyl tile and ceramic/porcelain tile finishes with epoxy mortar and grout; wood laboratory casework from approved manufacturers including Institutional Casework Inc.; visual display units with 50-year porcelain-enamel warranty; and ductwork maintained to Advanced Level per SMACNA guidelines. The contractor must coordinate with multiple trades and approved testing and balancing agencies such as AireBal, Air Data, or Commissioning Services.

Preconstruction activities must commence immediately upon contract execution, with all physical work completed within 180 days of receiving a Proceed Order. Six deductive alternates are included: Card Access Control omission, multiuse classroom finishes omission, HVAC testing and balancing omission, multipurpose classroom finishes omission, glass handrails omission, and fire alarm panel replacement omission.

Each bid requires a Bid Bond of not less than five percent of the total bid amount; bids remain irrevocable for 60 days following opening. Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100 percent of the Contract Sum are required prior to contract execution. Bidders must satisfy Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act requirements and demonstrate a Current Ratio of 1.0 or higher, a Workers' Compensation Experience Modification Rate not exceeding an average of 1.2 over three years, and prior successful completion of similar public works projects on time and within cost and quality standards. Insurance and surety companies must be Georgia-licensed with an A.M. Best Financial Strength Rating of "A-" or better and Financial Size Category Class V or larger.

Addendum No. 1, issued May 29, 2026, modified bid requirements, specifications covering openings, HVAC systems, finishes, and plumbing fixtures, and replaced eight architectural and twenty-one plumbing and mechanical drawing sheets. Roofing bond is not required. Sealed bids are delivered to VSU Physical Plant Office Conference Room, 2903 N. Ashley Street, Valdosta, Georgia. Bidding documents are available from Dunwody/Beeland Architects, Inc. (gdunwodyjr@dunwodybeeland.com, sfordham@dunwodybeeland.com, 478.742.5321).