South Gwinnett HS - New Field House

CFMM, Atlanta, GA Section - BDA-1
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SECTION BDA - ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW FIELD HOUSE FOR SOUTH GWINNETT HIGH SCHOOL FOR
GWINNETT COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, GWINNETT COUNTY, GEORGIA.
This project consists of grading, storm drainage, curb and gutter, asphalt paving, concrete walks, steel
frame structure, cmu walls, concrete slabs on grade, single ply roofing, hollow metal doors and frames,
finish hardware, aluminum storefront and glazing, drywall and framing, carpet, vct, porcelain and ceramic
tile, acoustical ceilings, painting, casework, tack and marker boards, plumbing, fire protection, hvac,
controls and electrical.
Sealed lump sum proposals from Contractors previously approved through the Owner's pre-qualification
process for this project, will be received by the Gwinnett County Board of Education, Conference Room,
Building "C", 53 Gwinnett Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046 until 3:00 p.m. , local time, on August
13, 2026 at which time and place all proposals received will be opened and read aloud. Proposals
received after the above time is called will be returned. No phones will be available. Gwinnett County
Public Schools' fax machines and computers shall not be used to receive faxes or e-mails for bidders.
Contract, if awarded, will be on a stipulated sum basis. Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty
(60) days after the date of receipt of bids. Bids shall be accompanied by a bid bond payable to Gwinnett
County Board of Education in an amount equal to five percent of the base bid (Certified Checks NOT
Acceptable). Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond, each amount equal to 100 percent
of the contract sum, will be required of the successful bidder. These bonds shall be executed by a Surety
Company licensed to do business in the State of Georgia, be listed on "Department of The Treasury
Circular 570" and have an A.M. Best Company rating of at least Class "A", with a Financial Size of VI or
better. Bonds must be accompanied by letter stating company's current rating for verification prior to
acceptance by the Owner and execution of the formal Owner/Contractor agreement.
Pre-Qualification of Bidders:
All Bidders must submit AIA Document A305 "Contractor's Qualification Statement" to be evaluated by
the Owner and Architect along with the bid deposit prior to being issued plans and specifications. Bidders
who do not submit the A305 Statement will be subject to disqualification. The A305 must show the
Contractor's ability to complete the Contract in a satisfactory manner on projects of similar scope and
complexity. References from past clients and projects must be included and will be verified. As part of
the pre-qualification process, a mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at the Owner's offices at 53
Gwinnett Drive, Lawrenceville, GA., on July 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.. Failure to attend the Pre-Bid
Conference shall result in disqualification of the bidder. Any bidder may be required, at the discretion of
the Owner, to furnish evidence satisfactory to the Owner, that the proposed subcontractors have sufficient
means and experience in the types of work called for to assure completion of the contract in a satisfactory
manner. Any bidder that is disqualified may respond to the Owner in writing within twenty (20) days of
the Notice of Disqualification as to why the bidder feels that the disqualification is unfounded. The written
appeal from the disqualified bidder will not change the decision already made on this project. However,
a favorable appeal may open the way for the bidder in question to bid on future Gwinnett County Public
School System projects. In any case, the Owner's decisions shall be deemed final.
Subcontractor Bonds:
A New Field House for South Gwinnett High School, Gwinnett County, GA
SHL-D01-26

CFMM, Atlanta, GA Section - BDA-2
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The following Subcontractors will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bond and Labor and
Material Payment Bond, each equal to 100% of their respective subcontracts:
Roofing, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Fire Protection and Electrical Subcontractors.
Performance, Labor and Material Payment Bonds shall be the same as required by the General Contractor.
The Owner will make progress payments to the successful contractor upon receipt of request for payment
having been certified by the Architect as fully covered and shown in Contract Documents.
Contract documents may be examined at the office of the Chief Operations Officer for Facilities and
Operations, 53 Gwinnett Drive, Lawrenceville, GA; in the office of the Architect; AGC Builders
Exchange, Atlanta, GA; Reed Construction Data, Norcross, GA; Gainesville Whiteprint, Gainesville, GA;
LDI Reproductions, Lawrenceville, GA; or CAD Media, Inc., Lawrenceville, GA.
All Pre-Qualified Bidders must obtain plans through the Architect, Cunningham Forehand Matthews &
Moore, Architects, Inc., 2011 Manchester Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30324, telephone (404) 873-2152.
Interested General Contractors must submit Bid Deposit prior to being issued plans and specifications.
Applications for documents, together with a non-refundable Bid deposit of $ 300.00 per hard copy set,
and/or $50.00 for Access to Electronic PDF versions of Specifications and Drawings via FTP site will
be given following receipt of deposit. Plans and specifications will be released only to Contractors
who have been Pre-Qualified by the Owner. Obtain documents by sending an email to
jrobinson@cfmm.net and copy switt@cfmm.net. Bid deposits are non-refundable.
PRE-BID CONFERENCE:
A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the Gwinnett County Board of Education, Conference
Room, Building "C", 53 Gwinnett Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046 at 10:00 a.m., local time, on
July 30, 2026. Representative shall be Project Manager or Estimator directly responsible for the
bidding of this project. Any bidder may be required, at the discretion of the Owner, to furnish evidence,
satisfactory to the Owner, that his proposed subcontractors have sufficient means and experience in the
types of work called for to ensure completion of the contract in a satisfactory manner.
All Pre-Qualified Bidders for this project shall attend the Pre-Bid Conference. FAILURE TO ATTEND
SHALL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION OF THE BIDDER.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities in bidding, and to award
a contract for any part of the work, or the job as a whole.
End of Section BDA
A New Field House for South Gwinnett High School, Gwinnett County, GA
SHL-D01-26