Demolition, site work and asbestos abatement for an educational facility in Appling, 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.

The work generally consists of asbestos abatement, building demolition and site improvement removal followed by general clean-up of the area. Contract, if awarded, will be on the basis stated in the Instructions to Bidders. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 35 days after time has been called on the date of the opening of bids. Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Bond made payable to the COLUMBIA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT in the amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the lump sum bid for the complete work; such Bid Bond representing that the Bidder, if awarded the contract, will promptly enter into contract agreement and furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond, as provided by law and approved by the Attorney for the COLUMBIA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT. Each bond shall be equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. The Bid Bond will be forfeited to the COLUMBIA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT as liquidated damages if the Bidder fails to execute the contract and provide Performance and Payment Bonds within ten (10) days after being notified that he has been awarded the contract. Certified checks or letters of credit are not acceptable. A surety company licensed to do business in the State of Georgia and listed in the Department of the Treasury Circular 570, latest edition, must execute bonds. The surety company shall have an A. M. Best Company rating of "AAA" with a financial size of IV (4) or better. Bonds must be accompanied by a letter stating bonding company's current rating for verification prior to acceptance by the Owner and execution of the formal Owner/Contractor Agreement. Contractor and Subcontractor shall require the Attorney-in-Fact who executes bonds on behalf of sureties to attach a certified copy of his Power of Attorney. Contractors shall submit to the Owner the completed "Statement of Bidders Qualifications Form" attached to the Proposal Form at the time of the bid. Doc note: Bid documents may be reviewed at the Columbia County School District Office, 4781 Hereford Farm Road, Evans, Georgia 30809 (weekdays between the hours of 7:30 am & 4:30 pm) when arranged with Mr. Tim Beatty [(706) 541-2477] by phone in advance. Plans may also be reviewed at the office of the Consultant (weekdays between the hours of 8:00 am & 5:00 pm). Event Bid Description: Sealed bids shall be submitted and addressed to: Columbia County School District Mr. Tim Beatty, Executive Director 4781 Hereford Farm Road Evans, Georgia 30809 Envelope shall be marked, "BID ENCLOSED". The Owner reserves the right to award the project on whatever basis is in the interest of the Owner and to accept or to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities. Any objections to the Bid Documents/Specifications as presented should be filed in writing prior to the bid opening date.