26-0401526-P-AW Design Build Services for Demolition Bundle at West Atlanta School, Peterson Element

Atlanta Public Schools (APS) is soliciting proposals for a design-build contract focused on demolition and sitework at multiple locations including West Atlanta School, The Brewer Center, Pryor Street Lot, Peterson Elementary, and Anderson Park Elementary School. The project entails comprehensive demolition activities such as structural teardown, hazardous materials abatement (notably asbestos), utility disconnections, debris removal, and site restoration efforts like hydroseeding. The work must comply with federal, state, and local laws, including environmental and safety regulations. Contractors are required to ensure all personnel undergo fingerprint background checks and wear APS-issued badges on-site. Additionally, the successful contractor must manage project documentation through APS-approved software platforms and adhere to strict conduct and environmental standards, including a tobacco-free work environment. The procurement follows a trade-off evaluation strategy emphasizing both technical merit and cost-effectiveness in a two-phase process, with a strong emphasis on experience, project approach, management qualifications, MWBE outreach, schedule feasibility, and pricing. Proposals must include affidavits affirming non-collusion and participation in E-Verify. Bonding requirements call for payment and performance bonds. The period of performance begins with a June 15, 2026 notice to proceed, targeting substantial completion by December 31, 2026, for most sites except Brewer which is TBD. Submission is strictly via the Bonfire portal by May 18, 2026. APS reserves rights including requesting best and final offers and negotiating contract terms. Inspection and acceptance are performed on-site with APS maintaining oversight authority. No formal FAR clauses are integrated, but internal provisions govern offer guarantees, bonds, insurance, and ethical requirements. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with MWBE policies and mandates use of specialized outreach and project tracking software tools.