02072025 Rothschild Gym Upgrades

The contract involves a significant renovation project at Rothschild Middle School, located on a 32-acre site adjacent to Lonnie Jackson Elementary. The existing gymnasium, built in 1966 and approximately 15,563 square feet, will be demolished to make way for a new, approximately 16,000-square-foot gymnasium. The new facility will be strategically positioned to allow the enclosure of the current covered courtyard and breezeways, effectively connecting all four school buildings through new masonry walls that will enclose open courtyards and facilitate secure student passage. The project also includes modifications to existing walkway canopies to accommodate the new gym footprint, as well as site improvements such as removing five parking spaces to create twelve new parking spots and installing concrete sidewalks from the parking lot to the new gym. The upgraded gym will be fully sprinklered and equipped with modern security and communication systems, including fire alarms, burglar alarms, CCTV, intercoms, and any additional audiovisual systems requested by the owner. The project is estimated to cost between three and five million dollars and is scheduled for bidding with a response deadline of March 18, 2025. The Muscogee County School District, under the Georgia Department of Education, is overseeing the project, with Raymond Carrion serving as the primary contact for inquiries. The project aims to enhance the school's facilities, safety, and connectivity, supporting a comprehensive upgrade to the school's infrastructure.