A New Administrative Office Building

The successful contractor will be required to convert the existing school building located at the project site. THE WHITFIELD COUNTY, BOARD OF EDUCATION (the "Board"), pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. 36-91-1, et. seq., herein seeks competitive Proposals from general contractors for the construction of: "A New Administrative Office Building for: Whitfield County Schools", located at 3264 Cleveland Highway, Dalton, GA 30721 (the "Project"). In general, the successful contractor will be required to convert the existing school building located at the project site. The project includes a complete renovation of a previously occupied middle school facility and a new roof and HVAC for the adjacent building. The requirements for construction of the Project, and the duties and responsibilities of the contractor whose Proposal is accepted ("Successful Contractor"), are set forth in the Contract Documents which include the Instructions to Proposers; the Contract for Construction and Incorporated General Conditions (the "Contract"); any supplementary and other conditions; the drawings; the specifications; and any addenda issued by the Architect. A Proposal must strictly comply with all requirements set forth in the Instructions to Proposers. A Proposal must contain the completed Proposal Form which sets forth the Contractor's proposed lump sum contract price for full and complete construction of the Project in conformity with all requirements of the Contract Documents. A Proposal must also include a fully executed Bid Bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the proposed lump sum contract price (exclusive of any alternates and unit prices) in the form required by the Instructions to Proposers. As noted above, any contractor submitting a Proposal must also complete and submit the required Contractor's Qualification Statement and Questionnaire, Subcontractor listing, and a completed Subcontractor's Qualification Statement and Questionnaire for the Mechanical, Plumbing Electrical, and Roofing subcontractors. For any work requiring a specialty or professional license, only such licensed subcontractors may be submitted for consideration, and copies of all applicable licenses shall be attached to the Subcontractors' Qualification Statements and Questionnaires. The Board in its evaluation of Proposals will rely upon a contractor's identification of proposed subcontractors Any contractor who intends to submit a Proposal is required to visit the Project Site and familiarize itself with the local conditions under which the required work is to be performed and include in its lump sum cost all necessary expenses required to perform and complete the Project The Board will receive such Proposals only at such time and place. A total of two (2) copies of the contractor's Proposal in bound notebooks are required from each Contractor. Any Proposal received after said time will not be accepted. At the discretion of the Board and in conformity with the applicable laws of the State of Georgia, the Board may afford contractors an opportunity for subsequent discussion, negotiation, and revision of Proposals. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and to waive any technicalities or formalities Each Contractor is responsible for ensuring its Proposal complies with Georgia law, including but not limited to all state and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and policies. Each Proposal must include an affidavit meeting all requirements of O.C.G.A. 13-10-91, verifying compliance with applicable Federal work authorization program. The form for such affidavit is attached as an exhibit to the Instructions to Proposers. Contractors understand and agree that the Proposal it submits to the Board for consideration shall remain open for acceptance by the Board and same shall be honored by the contractor, for a period of sixty (60) days from the date set forth hereinabove for the receipt of Proposals. Any questions or comments concerning this Request for Proposals should be addressed in writing to the Architect at the address as set forth hereinabove. Contractor must have minimum Worker's Compensation and General Liability Insurance in full force and effect and submit evidence of such insurance policy to the satisfaction of the Board. The Board will not consider any Proposal that is not accompanied by satisfactory evidence that the contractor holds any and all necessary or required Federal, State, or local licenses and/or permits. The Board's acceptance of any such evidence of the applicable insurance policy or licenses or permits does not alter or change a contractor's responsibility to comply with such specifications. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 13-10-91, all contractors and sub-contractors performing work within the State of Georgia in accordance with or related to a contract with a public employer must register and participate in a federal work authorization program. The contractor shall provide certification of such registration and participation in a Federal work authorization program to the Board. Each contractor shall submit with its Proposal a copy of its current Business License and/or Occupational Tax Certificate issued in the state in which the Contractor resides. If a contractor cannot provide such license, it will be required to obtain one from the City of Dalton / Whitfield County if it is awarded the construction contract for the Project.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Entrances, Windows.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Carpeting, Acoustic Treatment, Painting.
Division 12 -	Furnishings.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Central HVAC Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Clearing and Grubbing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting.
Division 33 -	Utilities.