Transportation Restroom Facilities

The Paulding County School District in Georgia is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP 26-260330) for the construction of Transportation Restroom Facilities through a competitive sealed proposal process under O.C.G.A. 36-91-21(c). The procurement involves the design and construction of two free-standing masonry buildings, each approximately 544 square feet in size, to be located at Panter Elementary School and Scoggins Middle School. Only General Contractors are eligible to submit proposals. The project will be evaluated using a multi-phase approach, with non-cost factors weighted at 525 points (including prior K-12 school experience at 150 points, project approach and logistics at 125 points, team qualifications at 125 points, and offeror overview including safety records and litigation history at 125 points) and cost evaluation at 225 points using a lowest-price formula; proposals must score at least 70% on non-cost criteria to advance to cost evaluation, with potential for up to 150 additional points through interviews and presentations. All proposals must include a 5% bid bond, vendor questionnaire, references, Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance documents, and non-collusion affidavits. The successful contractor must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract sum, appropriate insurance coverage, and submit background checks on all employees and subcontractors. Major subcontractors in concrete, masonry, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, flooring, and demolition must be identified and approved by the school district. A mandatory pre-proposal conference and site visit will be held on April 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT at the Paulding County Board of Education (3236 Atlanta Highway, Dallas, Georgia 30132), and attendance is required for proposal eligibility. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the PCSD Bonfire Interactive Portal by April 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT, with inquiries due by April 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT.

No set-aside designations or restrictions targeting disadvantaged enterprises or specific organization types are indicated in this procurement. The contract will be executed using AIA Document A101-2017 as the standard form of agreement, with AIA Document A201-2017 governing general conditions. Surety companies must be licensed in Georgia, listed in the Department of the Treasury Circular 570, and maintain a minimum A.M. Best Company rating of "A-" with a financial size category of VII or better. The project architect/engineer is Southern A & E (Mat Melara, 7951 Troon Circle, Austell, Georgia 30168; 770-819-7777 extension 159; mmelera@southernae.com), and proposal documents are available in hard copy for $121.65 per set or electronically at no charge. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is listed. Specific budget or award value information is not provided in the available documentation; however, the evaluation framework indicates cost is weighted at 225 of 750 total possible points (30%), suggesting substantial project scope. Proposals cannot be withdrawn for 60 days following opening unless an appreciable error is demonstrated and withdrawal is requested within 48 hours, and the school district reserves the right to award based on criteria it deems in its best interest or reject any or all proposals.