About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Dawson County School District is seeking construction professional services for renovations at Kilough Elementary School in Dawsonville, Georgia. The scope of work includes replacing the boiler, HVAC, water tower, and roofing, as well as modernizing restrooms, adding a new sidewalk canopy, and renovating approximately 12,600 square feet across the existing gymnasium, selected administrative spaces, and classrooms. Only onshore US organizations are eligible to submit proposals. Applicants must hold valid Georgia business and general contractor licenses, maintain required public liability insurance, demonstrate sufficient bonding capacity and cash flow, and have an Experience Modification Rate of 1.2 or less over the past three years. Submittals must be typed, limited to 40 double-sided pages, and organized according to the specified format. Questions must be submitted by November 11, 2026. Proposal packages are due by December 4, 2026, at 12:00 pm. Evaluators will assess eligible submittals based on fees, intangibles, and the composition and qualifications of the proposed staff.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Dawson County School District
Scope of work
- Preconstruction consulting services including pricing, value engineering, constructability reviews, and schedule development
- HVAC replacement and new roofing for existing school building
- Renovations of existing administrative spaces, classrooms, and gymnasium
- Competitive selection and management of construction subcontractors
- Overall construction management under a Guaranteed Maximum Price agreement
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Fees and Intangibles | 25pts. |
| Composition and qualifications of designated staff | 20pts. |
Minimum qualifications
- Valid and current licenses to do business in the State of Georgia including GC license, business license, and Georgia Certificate of Existence
- Sufficient bonding capacity for anticipated total cost of work
- Current Contractor's Public Liability Insurance policy
- Sufficient cash flow demonstrated by current ratio
- Worker's Compensation Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of 1.2 or less over the past three years
Documents to include with your response
- Transmittal Letter
- Proposal Submittal (9 hard copies and 1 CD Rom)
- Fee Proposal Form (Exhibit B, Attachments A and B) in a separate sealed envelope
- Letter or supporting documentation from a bonding company indicating bonding capacity
- Current Insurance Certificate
- Copy of General Contractor license, business license, and Georgia Certificate of Existence
- Signed statement attesting to compliance with minimum criteria
- E-Verify CP Affidavit under O.C.G.A. 13-10-91(b)(1)
Key dates
- RFP Advertisement Issued
- October 28, 2026
- Deadline for written questions
- November 11, 2026
- Proposals Due
- December 4, 2026 @ 12:00PM
- Notification to finalist firms
- December 11, 2026
- Finalist Interviews
- December 16, 2026
- Board Approval of Selected CP
- January 12, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy and electronic copy
- Instructions
- Deliver 9 hard copies and 1 electronic copy on CD Rom in a sealed opaque envelope or box to Dawson County School District, 175 Tiger Circle.
Contract details
- Term
- Preconstruction begins upon contract execution; work completed by July 10, 2027.
- Estimated value
- Preliminary Stated Cost of Limitation (SCL) is $5,000,000
- Place of performance
- Kilough Elementary School Campus, 1063 Kilough Church Road, Dawsonville, Georgia 30534
- Insurance and bonding
- Contractor's Public Liability Insurance policy and Performance and Payment Bonds equal to anticipated total cost of work.