Demolition, site work and asbestos abatement for a mixed-use development in Covington, Georgia. Completed plans call for the demolition of a educational facility; for site work for a educational facility; and for asbestos abatement for a educational facility.

This project consists of installation of BMPs to satisfy NPDES requirements, termination and capping utility services including water, gas, sewer, power, telephone, and fiber utilities, asbestos abatement to meet AHERA requirements, and mass demolition of the existing building down to the foundations. Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date of receipt of bids. Bids shall be accompanied by a bid bond payable to Newton County Board of Education in an amount equal to five percent of the base bid (Certified Checks NOT Acceptable). Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond, each amount equal to 100 percent of the contract sum, will be required of the successful bidder. These bonds shall be executed by a Surety Company licensed to do business in the State of Georgia, be listed on Department of The Treasury Circular 570 and have an A. M. Best Company rating of at least Class "A", with a Financial Size of VII or better. Bonds must be accompanied by letter stating company's current rating for verification prior to acceptance by the Owner and execution of the formal Owner/Contractor agreement. The following Subcontractors will be required to furnish Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds, each equal to 100%. The Owner will make progress payments to the successful contractor upon receipt of request for payment having been certified by the Architect as fully covered and shown in Contract Documents. Contractors Qualification statements should be addressed to: Cunningham, Forehand, Matthews & Moore, Architect, Inc., 2011 Manchester Street, Atlanta, GA 30324. Attn: Jeff Robinson Send Emails to: jrobinson@cfmm.net and copy switt@cfmm.net. References from past clients and projects must be included and will be verified. Bidders who do not submit the AIA A305 will be subject to disqualification. Any Bidder that is disqualified may respond to the Owner in writing within 20 days of the Notice of Disqualification as to why the Bidder feels the disqualification is unfounded. The written appeal from the disqualified Bidder will not change the decision already made on this project. However, a favorable appeal may open the way for the Bidder in question to bid on future Newton County School System projects. No new Bidders will be added following the Pre-Bid Conference. Contract documents have been submitted to the Authorities having jurisdiction for permitting. Permits will be available at the time Notice to proceed is issued. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities in bidding, and to award a contract for any part of the work, or the job as a whole. The Owner will pay for all Building Permit Fees, Sewer Impact Fees and Water Tap Fees. Costs for temporary water, gas, telephone, power services and Permit Inspection Fees shall be paid for by the Contractor. The Owner will pay for utility costs starting on the date of Substantial Completion.