Monroe high school HVAC upgrades

The state and local contracting opportunity is for HVAC upgrades to Monroe High School in Dekalb County, Georgia. The scope of work includes the removal and replacement of various mechanical equipment such as exhaust fans, ductless heat pumps, water source heat pumps, and ceiling heaters, as well as the demolition and installation of new ductwork, piping, and associated equipment. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on October 12, 2023, and sealed bids are due by October 24, 2023. The project is expected to be awarded to a single Georgia-licensed contracting firm that will serve as the prime contractor responsible for coordinating the work of all trades and ensuring the project is completed by October 30, 2024. Bidders must provide a bid bond if the bid exceeds $100,000 and the successful bidder will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount.

The contract is subject to the Dougherty County Board of Education's policy on equal opportunity for competitive bids, and the owner encourages the participation of local, minority, and disadvantaged business enterprise contractors and subcontractors. The project is funded through the Dougherty County School System's annual capital improvements budget, and there is no specific set-aside or special funding source indicated. The bid tabulation provided is for a separate Phase 2 HVAC upgrades project in the City of XYZ, which had a low bid of $1,250,000 and a 6-month performance period.