Upson Auditorium Masonry Walls Restoration_MERIK PROJ #: 24UCGU02WP362

The Upson County Board of Commissioners is seeking qualified contractors for the Upson Auditorium Masonry Walls Restoration project located in Thomaston, Georgia, with the specific project number 24UCGU02WP362. The procurement involves comprehensive exterior restoration services, including masonry wall cleaning and restoration, stucco repair, asphalt shingle roof replacement, and joint sealant replacement at the historical R.E. Lee high school auditorium. Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of documented experience with similar restoration work and be current members of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). Key procurement dates include a mandatory pre-bid meeting on March 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM, a pre-bid questions deadline of March 28, 2025, at 5:00 PM, and a bid opening on April 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM, which will be conducted at 106 East Lee St Auditorium. Bidders are required to submit comprehensive pricing on the provided bid form, including unit pricing for wood blocking/nailer replacement and plywood sheathing replacement, and must provide performance bonds and liability insurance with minimum $1 million per occurrence coverage.

The procurement does not specify any explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must provide multiple warranties, including a 5-year labor and material warranty, a 30-year manufacturer shingle warranty, a 10-year algae resistance warranty, and a 5-year wind damage warranty for winds up to 75 mph. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated in the documentation, the project involves substantial restoration work across multiple building systems, suggesting a significant capital investment. The project is geographically situated in Walton County, Georgia, with a specific focus on restoration of a historical auditorium. Potential bidders will need to carefully review the detailed project drawings and specifications, which include comprehensive plans for masonry restoration, roofing replacement, and associated sheet metal work. The procurement appears to be a comprehensive restoration project targeting preservation and improvement of a significant historical municipal building.