W. A. Fountain Elementary School Abatement and Demolition Services

Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is soliciting bids for the abatement and demolition services for W.A. Fountain Elementary School, located at 5215 West Street in Forest Park, Georgia. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) 2026002 requires a comprehensive demolition package that includes asbestos abatement, vertical demolition of approximately 85,374 square feet of building space, and site preparation across a 27.57-acre property. Key deliverables include complete removal of existing school structures, modular classrooms, and associated buildings, with specific requirements for utility disconnection, erosion control, and selective material salvage (including preserving original gymnasium brick). A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit occurred on October 8, 2025, at 10:00 A.M., with all project-related questions due by October 16, 2025, and answers to be posted on October 23, 2025. The bid submission deadline is October 30, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, with bids to be opened via Zoom. Potential bidders must provide comprehensive documentation including asbestos survey compliance, geotechnical exploration understanding, and detailed demolition methodologies.

The procurement includes specific provisions for Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) participation, with Clayton County-based SLBE bidders receiving preference opportunities, allowing them to match low bids from non-SLBE contractors if within 5% of the original bid. Bidders must submit a Subcontractor/Supplier Utilization Plan and Letter of Intent demonstrating SLBE compliance. The project has an estimated construction value of $2,000,000, with an Owner's Contingency allowance of $200,000 and requirements for a 5% Bid Bond. The anticipated construction timeline runs from December 15, 2025, to July 13, 2026, with contractors required to commence physical work within 14 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed. Successful bidders must provide Performance and Payment Bonds each equal to 100% of the Contract Price, and must have specific qualifications in educational building construction, demolition services, and asbestos removal. The project will transform the existing site into a future Unidos Dual Language School, with comprehensive site preparation including soil removal, backfill, and vegetative ground cover establishment.