Removal and Replacement of ceiling tiles and grids at Red Bud Elementary Buildings 2011 & 2030

The Gordon County School System (GCSS) issued a solicitation (PE-55247-NONST-2026-000000038) seeking proposals for the removal and replacement of ceiling tiles and grids at Red Bud Elementary School, covering Buildings 2011 and 2030 in Georgia. The scope requires complete removal of the existing ceiling grid and tiles with proper disposal, followed by installation of a new 2x2 ceiling grid and tiles that meet industry standards and building codes. The work must ensure protection of HVAC, electrical, and fire protection systems, proper alignment and leveling, integration with existing fixtures, and thorough site cleanup. The vendor must coordinate with GCSS and other contractors to minimize disruptions, with final acceptance contingent upon a walkthrough and approval by the GCSS Governing Board. Proposals must comply with detailed specifications and include various certifications such as E-Verify compliance, drug-free workplace certification, non-discrimination affidavit, and bonding documentation if bids exceed $100,000. The evaluation criteria are weighted with significant emphasis on overall cost (40 points), technical compliance and experience (a combined 40 points), qualifications (10 points), and proposal responsiveness (10 points). The award will be based on best value, balancing cost and non-cost factors rather than low price alone. Vendors must submit sealed hard-copy proposals by March 26, 2026, after attending a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on March 10. The contract entails strict adherence to Georgia-specific procurement requirements, including prompt pay provisions, mandatory bonding, and compliance with state labor and immigration laws. No electronic submissions are allowed, and all contracts must be performed by Georgia-licensed contractors or subcontractors, with no price increases permitted after proposal submission. Detailed attachments such as vendor declarations, references, certificates, and affidavits are required to be included with the proposal package.