RFP-Motorized Telescoping Gym Bleachers

Emanuel County Schools is requesting sealed proposals for demolition, removal, and installation of motorized telescoping gymnasium bleachers at Swainsboro Middle School, with proposals due July 17, 2026.

The scope encompasses complete turnkey delivery: demolition and removal of existing bleachers, furnishing and installation of a new motorized telescoping system, manufacturer's warranty, final inspection, operational testing, and owner training. The new system must be approximately 74 feet 11 inches wide with at least twelve rows providing minimum capacity of approximately 450 spectators, ADA compliant, with individual polypropylene seat modules in manufacturer-standard colors. The system must comply with ICC 300 Standard for Bleachers, applicable IBC requirements, ADA Accessibility Guidelines, Georgia State Building Code, and OSHA safety requirements.

Contractors must be licensed to conduct business in Georgia, maintain general liability and workers' compensation insurance, complete Georgia E-Verify affidavits, and employ factory-trained installers with demonstrated experience on similar K-12 school projects. References from at least three K-12 school projects are required.

Evaluation criteria are compliance with specifications (35%), experience and references (20%), price (30%), warranty and service (10%), and delivery schedule (5%). A manufacturer's standard warranty and minimum one-year installation warranty are required. Optional pricing must be provided separately for a 13-row system increasing capacity to approximately 500 spectators.

The school district requests coordination with existing site conditions, protection of existing finishes, repair of any installation damage, and site cleanliness. Contact for questions is Matt Braswell, Operations Project Manager, at Matt.braswell@emanuel.k12.ga.us or 478-237-6674. Place of performance is Swainsboro Middle School, 200 Tiger Trail, Swainsboro, Georgia 30401.