Renovation of a municipal facility in Ringgold, Georgia. Completed plans call for the renovation of a municipal facility.

Introduction: Catoosa County Board of Commissioners is seeking sealed written Proposals from qualified vendors to replace windows at the historic Catoosa County Courthouse located at 7694 Nashville Street, Ringgold, GA 30736. Instructions for preparation and submission of a proposal are contained in this packet. Proposals must be typed or printed in ink. Bids shall include a cover letter that includes your plan for accomplishing the Scope of Work. The envelope shall state "RFP-2025-01 Courthouse Windows" to prevent accidental opening. Bids shall be identified on the exterior of the sealed envelope with all the information required by law, including the name of the project and the Respondent's name, address and license number, expiration date and classification (as applicable). Please address the submittal to: Projects Administrator Catoosa County Board of Commissioners 800 LaFayette Street Ringgold, GA 30736 Inquiries: All questions concerning this RFP and all questions arising prior to award are to be addressed via email to BidQuestions@catoosa.com Deadline for questions is: 12:00 P.M. EST on Friday, February 21, 2025. Responses and/or Addendum will be published on the Catoosa County Website on: Monday, February 24, 2025. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to review the Catoosa County website before submitting their Bid. Scope of Work: The Contractor will replace the windows at the Catoosa County Courthouse as specified in the included documents entitled "Project Manual 2025-01" and the drawing packet entitled "Courthouse Window Drawings 2025-01" The Contractor shall coordinate with the Catoosa County Sheriff's Office and follow any recommendations or requirements imposed by the Sheriff's Office to maintain and ensure the integrity of the courthouse and courthouse operations during the project. The Contractor shall perform work within a standard workday (8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.). If after-hours or weekend work is necessary, this will have to be scheduled, in advance, with our Buildings and Maintenance Supervisor, Travis Hicks. The Contractor shall not leave an unfinished opening. If a window is removed, it must be replaced before leaving the courthouse for the day. No windows are to be left boarded up. The Contractor shall remove windows and wrap in plastic and dispose in accordance with Georgia and Federal regulations pertaining to the removal and disposal of LEAD containing paint and ASBESTOS containing building materials. The Contractor shall include manufacturer specifications, application specifications, and warranty information with proposal. The Contractor shall verify, with field measurements, the accuracy of size and specifications provided in the Project Manual and Drawing Package. The Contractor will be responsible for upholding the Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Contractor and General Conditions of the Contract for Construction. (AIA A101-2017 & AIA A201-2017) Catoosa County shall require the following for Public Works Construction bid/proposals in excess of One-Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000). Bid Bond: Each bid shall include a bid bond in favor of the Catoosa County Board of Commissioners in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount as guarantee that the bidder shall not withdraw the bid for 60 days after the scheduled bid opening. Payment Bond: Upon execution and delivery of the Notice of Award, the Contractor whose bid is accepted shall furnish a payment bond at its own expense with a company acceptable to the County in the full amount (100%) of the award. The bond shall be made payable to Catoosa County Board of Commissioners. The payment bond shall serve as security for the faithful performance of this contract including any maintenance or warranty provisions and for the payment of all persons performing labor or furnishing materials in connection with this contract. Premiums for the payment bond shall be paid by the Contractor. If at any time the County shall be dissatisfied with any surety or surety bond or payment bond, or if for any other reasons such bond shall cease to be adequate security for the County, the Contractor shall within ten (10) days after notice from the county to do so, substitute an acceptable bond in performance and sum and signed by other sureties which are acceptable to the county. The premiums on such substitute bond shall be paid by the Contractor. The payment bond shall remain in full force and effect during the life of the contract and during the term of any warranty or maintenance required by the specifications Performance Bond: Upon execution and delivery of the Notice of Award, the Contractor whose bid is accepted shall furnish a performance bond at its own expense with a company acceptable to the County in the full amount (100%) of the award. The bond shall be made payable to Catoosa County Board of Commissioners. The performance bond shall serve as security for the faithful performance of this contract including any maintenance or warranty provisions and for the payment of all persons performing labor or furnishing materials in connection with this contract. Premiums for the performance bond shall be paid by the Contractor. If at any time the County shall be dissatisfied with any surety or surety bond or performance bond, or if for any other reasons such bond shall cease to be adequate security for the County, the Contractor shall within ten (10) days after notice from the county to do so, substitute an acceptable bond in performance and sum and signed by other sureties which are acceptable to the county. The premiums on such substitute bond shall be paid by the Contractor. The performance bond shall remain in full force and effect during the life of the contract and during the term of any warranty or maintenance required by the specifications The Contractor may not commence work until the payment and performance bonds have been received and approved by the County. Permits: The awarded Contractor will be responsible for acquiring any permits that are required for this project. Catoosa County will waive fees on all permits issued by Catoosa County. No permits are required for this Window Replacement project. Conduct of Work: Any work that is unsatisfactory to the County's representative will be called to the attention of the Contractor, and the Contractor will be required to properly service the area in question and take steps to improve the overall results. Failure by the Contractor to comply with such requests will result either in the correct work being done by others, with the cost charged to the Contractor, or in deductions being imposed. If the Contractor fails to rectify the unsatisfactory conditions, the County has the right to hire professionals at Contractor's expense. To avoid interruption in, or interference with the proper execution of County business, the Contractor will provide a Construction Schedule for the entirety of the work, with a minimum of two days' notice to the Project Administrator of specific activities with potential of affecting county business. Failure to provide services in accordance with the specifications may result in nonpayment of services by adjustment of fee. Right of Refusal: Catoosa County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals, to waive formalities, technicalities or irregularities and to re-advertise if necessary. Protection and Damages: The successful Contractor shall without additional expense to the County, be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occurs as a result of the contractor's fault or negligence in connection with the execution of the work and shall be responsible for the proper care and protection of the work performed. Breakage or loss of equipment or other property, including that of a County employee, shall be repaired or replaced at the Contractor's expense. The successful Contractor shall take all precautions necessary for the protection against injury of all persons engaged at the site in the performance of the work. The Contractor shall observe all pertinent safety practices and comply with applicable safety regulations. i.e. (O.S.H.A.). Custom Bid result Option 1 Chazler, Inc - $279,900 Option 2 Chazler, Inc- $278,200