Thomas County Middle School Interior Renovations

The contract involves interior renovations at Thomas County Middle School, Georgia, with a project scope encompassing architectural, plumbing, electrical, low voltage, and mechanical work aimed at upgrading a portion of the campus. The procurement process is managed by the Thomas County Board of Education, with the project estimated at approximately $9.8 million. Bids are due by December 3, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., following a mandatory prebid conference scheduled for November 20, 2025. The successful contractor must commence procurement activities upon receiving the Notice to Proceed, anticipated around December 10, 2025, and begin physical work by May 22, 2026, with a firm completion and occupancy date set for July 31, 2026. During the final phase, work is restricted to nights, weekends, and holidays to minimize disruption, and no systems may be disabled while students and staff are present. The bidding process requires submission of sealed proposals, each accompanied by bid security of 5% of the bid amount, with bids remaining valid for 60 days. The project emphasizes compliance with licensing, bonding, and insurance requirements, with the owner reserving the right to reject any bids and waive irregularities. Procurement documents are available for purchase after November 3, 2025, at a cost of $500, from Print Life Printing and Supplies, Inc., or can be reviewed online. While the project’s scope and schedule are clearly defined, the contract does not specify detailed evaluation criteria, federal FAR clauses, or explicit instructions regarding packaging, marking, or inspection procedures. The award will likely be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, based on compliance with bid requirements and qualifications, with the project managed through the designated owner’s representative and architect.