Renovation of an educational facility in Evans, Georgia. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

Contract, if awarded, will be on a lump sum basis. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 35 days after time has been called on the date of opening. Bids must be accompanied by a bid bond and in an amount not less than 5% of the base bid. Both a performance bond and a payment bond will be required in an amount equal to 100% of the contract price and executed by a surety company licensed to do business in the State of Georgia and listed in the Department of the Treasury Circular 570, latest edition. The Surety Company shall have an A. M. Best Company minimum rating of "A" with a financial size of VII "7" or better. Bonds must be accompanied by letter stating bonding company's current rating for verification prior to acceptance by the Owner and execution of the formal Owner/ Contractor agreement. Bonding of Subcontractors: Include in the Base Bid the cost for, Performance and Labor and Materials Payment Bonds, each in 100% of the subcontract sum, for each subcontractor having a contract of $50,000.00 or more for Roofing, HVAC, Plumbing, Sprinkler System and Electrical Work as required by the General Conditions. Contractor and subcontractor shall require the Attorney-in-Fact who executes bonds on behalf of sureties to attach certified copy of his Power of Attorney. Bonds to be submitted prior to Notice to Proceed. Contractors shall submit to the Owner the completed Statement of Bidders Qualifications Form attached to the Proposal Form at the time of the bid. The successful bidder must be prepared to submit within five (5) days of Owner's request a properly executed AIA Document A-305 with a current audited/reviewed Financial Statement (both to be less than one-year old). Inquiries concerning procedures should be directed to the office of the Engineer, 706-722-3959. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities and to award the project on whatever basis is in the interest of the Owner.