HVAC UPGRADES AT HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL

INVITATION TO BID
HVAC UPGRADES AT HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL
HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL
2400 GRANADE ROAD
CONYERS, GA 30094
Sealed Bids will be received from Bidders by Rockdale County Board of Education, at 1062 North
Street, Conyers, Georgia 30012 until 2:00 PM local time on Thursday, August 6, 2026, for the
furnishing of all labor, material, and services necessary for the performance of the above referenced
project in compliance with plans and specifications. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at
the time and place stated above. This project consists of the replacement of a complete HVAC
upgrade for Heritage High School. It includes the disconnection, removal, and disposal of a very old
HVAC equipment, piping, and controls, and the furnishing and installation of new HVAC system
equipment, piping and controls, electrical upgrades to support the new HVAC system, misc. ceiling
work, and all associated work necessary for a turnkey effort, all of the work in compliance with the
Project Manual and any drawings and specs for the project. This work will be accomplished in
conjunction with a campus that will need to continue to operate. All bidders will have a general
contractor's license. HVAC and electrical contractors will be required to provide P&P Bonds for the
amount of their contracts. Bids should be accompanied by a Bid Affidavit to be executed in
compliance with Official Code of Georgia Annotated Section 36-91-21(e). (ELECTRONICALLY
SUBMITTED BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED).
All interested Bidders must submit a basic Contractor's Pre-Qualification Statement, to be
evaluated by the Owner and Engineer for approval. Owner will furnish a copy of the project
manual and any drawings upon approval. Bidders who do not submit a Pre-Qualification
Statement will be subject to disqualification. The Pre-Qualification Statement must show the
Contractor's experience in completing similar size and scope projects, within the same time limits
and constraints established for this project. A minimum of two (2) similar Educational/Public
School projects must be documented with appropriate back up data, which will be reviewed.
Prospective bidders must have a general contractor's license. References from past clients and
projects must be included and will be verified. The Pre-Qualification Statement must be submitted
and received by the Owner's office (Rockdale County Public Schools, Facilities, 1062 North
Street, Conyers, Georgia 30012) bstuart@rockdale.k12.ga.us and Engineer's Office (MBA
Consulting Engineers, 225 Reformation Parkway, Suite 200, Canton GA 30014)
scott@mathesonball.com, no later than 4:30 PM EST on Monday, July 27, 2026. Failure to meet
this deadline will be grounds for disqualification. (E-MAILED COPIES WILL BE
ACCEPTED).
AS PART OF THE PREQUALIFICATION PROCESS, A MANDATORY PRE-BID
CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY - JULY 28, 2026 AT 10:00AM AT THE
FOLLOWING LOCATION:
HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL
2400 Granade Road
Conyers, GA 30094
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No new Bidders will be added following the Pre-Bid Conference.
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. Failure
to attend the pre-bid conference will result in disqualification. Any Bidder that is disqualified may
respond to the Owner in writing within 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 future Rockdale County Board of Education
projects.
Contract, if awarded, will be on a stipulated lump sum basis. Bids may not be withdrawn for period of
sixty (60) days after the receipt of bids. Bids shall be accompanied by Bid Bond payable to Rockdale
County Board of Education in an amount equal to five percent of the base bid, if the bid is equal to or
greater than $50,000.00. Bid Proposal should also include a Bid Affidavit in accordance with
O.C.G.A. Section 36-91-21(d), a copy of such form can be found in documents, and an E-Verify
statement, also found in documents. NO PERSONAL, COMPANY, OR CASHIER CHECKS
WILL BE ACCEPTED. The Bond shall be executed by a Surety Company licensed to do business
in the State of Georgia, be listed on "Department of Treasury" Circular 570, and have an A.M. Best
Company rating of Minimum Class "A", with financial size of VI or better. Bid Bond shall be
accompanied by letter stating the company's current rating. Provide Attorney-In-Fact who executes
required bonds on behalf of Surety and attach certified and current copy of his Power of Attorney.
Performance and Payment Bonds, each in an amount equal to 100 percent of contract sum, will be
required of successful Bidder, if the bid is equal to or greater than $50,000.00. HVAC and Electrical
contractors/subcontractors will be required to provide Payment and Performance for 100% of their
contract amounts. The Owner's standard bond forms for P&P Bonds are to be used and they will be
provided electronically to successful low bidder. These Bonds shall be executed by a Surety Company
licensed to do business in the State of Georgia, be listed on "Department of Treasury" Circular 570,
and have an A.M. Best Company rating of Minimum Class "A", with financial size of VI or better.
These Bonds shall also be accompanied by letter stating the company's current rating. Provide
Attorney-In-Fact who executes required bonds on behalf of Surety and attach certified and current
copy of his Power of Attorney. Bonds will be verified by Owner prior to final execution of contract.
This project is being bid and awarded in compliance with O.C.G.A Title 36 Chapter 91. Any protest
of the bid process must be filed with the Office of the Executive Director of Facilities, 1062 North
Street, Conyers, Georgia 30012 no later than 72 hours prior to the established bid time. Any protest of
the bid results must be filed with the Office of the Executive Director of Facilities, 1062 North Street,
Conyers, Georgia 30012 no later than 72 hours after the actual time of the bid opening.
Bidding Documents may be obtained from owner upon pre-qualification, for no charge.
Successful Contractor will be furnished five (5) sets of Contract Documents for execution of
Work. MBA Consulting Engineers is the design consultant for the project (MBA Consulting
Engineers, 225 Reformation Parkway, Suite 200, Canton GA 30014, 770-751-0773). Any
questions concerning the project should be directed both to Bruce Stuart
bstuart@rockdale.k12.ga.us and Scott Brown scott@mathesonball.com. Drawings, specifications,
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and addenda are the property of the Owner and all documents shall be returned. Copies of Bidding
Documents are also posted in the Office of Executive Director of Facilities, 1062 North Street,
Conyers, Georgia 30012.
Permitting of this project, if necessary, will be completed by the time Bids are received by the
Owner, and it will be the responsibility of the successful contractor to apply to obtain those
permits from the responsible jurisdictional government. Any required easements or rights of way
have been acquired. Time is of the essence to the Contract performance. The Owner will be
prepared to issue a Notice to Proceed at the Pre-Construction meeting which will be scheduled
after approval of bids by the Board; and provided the low Bidder has submitted all Bonds,
Insurance Forms, and the properly executed Owner/Contractor Agreement. Contractor shall
mobilize within five (5) days of that Notice to Proceed, but no earlier than September 1, 2026.
Work must be substantially complete by September 30, 2028.
The above description is an advertisement for the submission of bids which are to be considered as
offers for performance of work by the submitting party. The Owner reserves the right to accept or
reject any or all Bids and to waive technicalities.
OWNER: ROCKDALE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
SHIRLEY E. CHESSER, SUPERINTENDENT
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