Removal and Replacement of ceiling tiles and grids at Red Bud Elementary Buildings 2011 & 2030

The Gordon County School System (GCSS) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP 2026_3) for the removal and replacement of ceiling tiles and grids at Red Bud Elementary School, specifically in Buildings 2011 and 2030. This procurement seeks qualified contractors to perform comprehensive ceiling system replacement, including careful removal of existing ceiling grids and tiles with proper disposal, installation of new 2x2 ceiling grid systems meeting industry standards, installation of new ceiling tiles per specifications, accommodation of existing HVAC vents and lighting fixtures, compliance with applicable building codes and safety regulations, and site cleanup with final inspection. The mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for 10:00 am EST on January 14, 2026, at Red Bud Elementary School (4153 Red Bud Rd, Calhoun, Georgia 30701), and attendance is required for proposal eligibility. Written questions from attending vendors must be submitted by January 16, 2026, at 12:00 pm EST, with responses provided by January 20, 2026, at 2:00 pm EST. Sealed proposals must be submitted to the GCSS Purchasing Department at 7300 Fairmount Hwy, Calhoun, Georgia 30701, by 12:00 PM EST on February 4, 2026. Proposals will be evaluated based on compliance with specifications (20 points), firm qualifications (10 points), responsiveness and completeness of required forms (10 points), previous experience with school districts (20 points), and overall cost (40 points). Required vendor qualifications include three letters of reference from similar institutions, proof of liability and workers' compensation insurance, a State of Georgia Drug-Free Workplace certificate, E-Verify authorization, and all required licenses and certifications.

Local proposers with a physical point-of-sale in Gordon County, Georgia, are eligible for 10 additional evaluation points when all other factors are equal and pricing is within 5% of the lowest proposal. If the bid exceeds $100,000.00, vendors must furnish a 5% Surety Bid Bond, and the successful bidder must provide Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount from a Corporate Surety authorized in Georgia. All work must be completed by subcontractors licensed in the State of Georgia, with the successful vendor responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, compliance with applicable codes and statutes, and maintaining a clean work site throughout the project. Proposal prices must remain firm for the entire contract duration and are valid for 180 days, with the GCSS reserving the right to negotiate best and final offers with qualified proposers. The contract is subject to final approval by the GCSS Board, and no specific budget or award value range is disclosed in the procurement documents.