RFP for Ridgeland High School Renovations

The Walker County Board of Education is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for general contractor services to perform comprehensive renovations at Ridgeland High School located at 2478 Happy Valley Road, Rossville, Georgia 30741. The project encompasses mechanical, electrical, and plumbing system renovations across multiple wings (A, E, F, G, J, and K) of the facility, with work including HVAC equipment installation and replacement, ductwork modifications, electrical power distribution and equipment connections, plumbing fixture replacements, and associated demolition and site preparation. The scope of work involves removal and installation of rooftop units, air handling units, mini-split systems, gas furnaces, electric heaters, condensing units, and energy recovery units; replacement of plumbing fixtures including water closets, urinals, lavatories, drinking fountains, and floor drains; electrical connections for mechanical equipment with proper disconnect switches and circuit breaker installations; and full coordination across all trades to maintain existing infrastructure compatibility and National Electrical Code compliance. Prospective bidders must attend a mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM at the project site; attendance is mandatory and any proposals submitted by entities that fail to attend will be returned unopened without review. Sealed proposals must be submitted to the Walker County Board of Education's Facilities and Operations Department at 298 Culberson Avenue, LaFayette, Georgia 30728 by 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 11, 2025, with no extensions granted. The technical specifications include detailed architectural and engineering drawings prepared by Southern A&E, LLC (Professional Engineer Firm License No. PEF003374), with all design documents issued for construction including Addendum 2 dated November 21, 2025, which establishes updated specifications for plumbing fixtures, mechanical equipment, and connection requirements.

The RFP documents do not identify any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises, women-owned businesses, or minority-owned businesses, nor do they specify restrictions limiting proposal eligibility to particular organizational classifications. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are listed in the procurement documentation. The project includes integration requirements with existing building infrastructure, including retention of specified existing mechanical systems, air distribution devices, ductwork configurations, and electrical systems where noted on the construction drawings; contractors must coordinate all new installations with existing gravity intake and relief hood systems, maintain existing piping and duct runs where designated, and ensure proper connections to existing water supply, sanitary waste, and gas distribution systems. The construction documents reference equipment specifications from manufacturers such as Carrier, Bard, Modine, Greenheck, Markel, and Alta Products, with all HVAC equipment requiring adherence to specified SEER2, HSPF2, and AFUE efficiency ratings and ASHRAE 62.1 indoor air quality standards. The RFP documentation does not explicitly state a total project budget or award value range; however, the comprehensive scope of work involving multiple building wings, substantial mechanical and electrical systems renovation, and extensive plumbing fixture replacement across a high school facility suggests a significant capital project value. Eight general contractors attended the mandatory pre-proposal meeting on November 20, 2025, including R.K. Redding Construction, SmithBuilt Construction, Carter Group, Forza Group, and Robert Roberts LLC, indicating active market interest in the procurement.