INVITATION FOR BIDS: NEGRC Renovation

The Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (NEGRC) is inviting bids for a comprehensive renovation of its existing office building at 305 Research Drive, Athens, Georgia. The scope of this contract includes selective demolition, sitework, interior and exterior renovations, new building construction, and complete coordination of all phases of the project to enhance both functionality and aesthetic appeal of the facility. All related work is to be conducted in accordance with the official Bid and Contract Documents, accessible through the NEGRC website, with construction plans available for procurement from the Architect upon deposit. Bidders must submit sealed proposals accompanied by a certified check or bid bond representing at least five percent of the bid amount, and ensure compliance with specific insurance and bonding requirements, including Workmen’s Compensation, public liability and property damage, performance and payment bonds, and Builders Risk insurance. Only licensed contractors who display their current license information on the outside of their submissions are eligible to bid. Attendance at the mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for October 20, 2025, is required for all General Contractor Bidders. The bid submission deadline is 5:00 PM on November 10, 2025, after which bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the project location. The estimated contract value ranges from $1 million to $5 million. Direct questions related to the bid process or technical details can be addressed to the NEGRC Executive Director or the project architect.