GSOU_J-428-BID, Primary Electrical Distribution (Swainsboro)

Project No. J-428, Primary Electrical Distribution, is a construction solicitation issued by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for upgrades at East Georgia State College in Swainsboro, Georgia. The project requires the contractor to provide all labor, materials, and equipment for primary electrical distribution improvements, as detailed in the provided civil and electrical drawings. The contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must submit sealed, notarized bids by 2:00 PM EST on September 11, 2026, to the Georgia Southern University Facilities Administration Building in Statesboro, Georgia. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 19, 2026, and written inquiries must be submitted by August 26, 2026. To be considered responsible, bidders must meet several pass/fail criteria, including a current ratio of 1.0 or higher, an average Experience Modification Rate (EMR) not exceeding 1.2 over the last three years, and a clean record regarding public works contract terminations and legal debarments. Required submissions include a bid bond for at least five percent of the bid amount, and the successful contractor must provide performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the contract sum. Compliance with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act and state ethics laws is mandatory. The project timeline allows for material completion within 55 consecutive calendar months following the issuance of a Proceed Order. The scope also includes two deductive alternates regarding the removal of specific 25kV pad-mounted transformers and the demolition of an existing utility transformer pad.