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

The Gordon County School System (GCSS) in Georgia is soliciting sealed proposals through Request for Proposal 2026_7 for the removal and replacement of ceiling tiles and grids at Red Bud Elementary School, specifically in Buildings 2011 and 2030. The project scope includes careful demolition and removal of existing ceiling grids and tiles with proper material disposal, installation of new 2x2 ceiling grid systems meeting industry standards, installation of new ceiling tiles per approved specifications, accommodation of existing HVAC vents and lighting fixtures, site cleanup, and final inspection. Eligible bidders must possess current Georgia licensure, provide proof of workers' compensation and liability insurance, maintain E-Verify enrollment, submit three reference letters demonstrating previous experience with school districts, obtain state drug-free workplace certification, and provide bid/performance/payment bonds if the proposal exceeds $100,000. The evaluation criteria allocate 40 points to overall cost, 20 points to compliance with RFP specifications, 20 points to previous experience with school districts, 10 points to firm qualifications, and 10 points to proposal responsiveness. Critical deadlines include a mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for 10:00 am EST on March 10, 2026, at the school's address of 4153 Red Bud Road, Calhoun, Georgia 30701 (attendance required for proposal eligibility), a written questions deadline of March 13, 2026, at 12:00 pm EST with responses provided by March 16, 2026, at 2:00 pm EST, and a sealed proposal submission deadline of March 26, 2026, at 12:00 pm EST to the GCSS Purchasing Department at 7300 Fairmount Highway, Calhoun, Georgia 30701.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are identified in the procurement documents. However, local proposers with a recognized physical point-of-sale in Gordon County, Georgia, receive 10 additional evaluation points when all other factors are equal and pricing falls within 5 percent of the lowest proposal, effectively providing a local preference designation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Bidders must submit one original and three copies of all proposal documents, including vendor declarations, certificates of liability, state drug-free certificates, E-Verify forms, non-discrimination and non-collusion certifications, Prompt Pay Act affidavits, required licenses and certifications, proposal forms with total cost, reference letters, vendor applications, W-9 forms, and bonds as applicable. The GCSS reserves the right to reject all offers, negotiate best and final offers with qualified proposers, and terminate the contract at will. Proposal prices must remain firm for the entire proposed period and valid for 180 days from submission. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available procurement documents.