MRR-27-1101 Education Center Chiller Replacement

The Owner will receive sealed bids from Contractors in VSU Physical Plant Office, Conference Room, 2903 North Ashley Street, Valdosta, GA 31602. Bids will be received for the construction of MRR-27-1101 Education Center Chiller Replacement located in Valdosta, Georgia. At the time and place noted above, the bids will be publicly opened and announced.

Contract, if awarded, will be on a lump sum basis.

Installation of new air cooled chillers and pumps to serve the Education Building and Jennett Addition.

The Contractor shall furnish all the materials, perform all of the Work, and do all things required by the Contract Documents.

**Submission method:** Bids must be enclosed in an opaque, sealed envelope; marked with the Bid Date, Bid Time, Bid Number, Name of Project; and identified with the words "Bid for Construction." Bids must be physically on the table in the Bid Room by **2:00 PM** on **Tuesday, December 8, 2026**.

All bids must be submitted on the *Bid Form* and must be signed, notarized, and sealed by a notary public.

Bidding Documents may be obtained at the office of the Design Professional, NBP Engineers, Inc., Phone: (478) 745-1691. Request electronic documents via email to sholloway@nbpengineers.com or emoore@nbpengineers.com

**Pre-bid conference attendance is mandatory** for any Contractor intending to bid on this project.

The Owner anticipates that the contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder who provides the lowest bid within the budget.

Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Bond made payable to the Owner in an amount equal to not less than **five percent** of the Bid. Both a performance bond and a payment bond will be required, each in an amount equal to **100 percent** of the Contract Sum prior to execution of contract.

No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after time has been called on the date of opening except in accordance with the provisions of Georgia law.

Interested firms are required to meet state licensure requirements and document minimum experience requirements with construction as indicated in the documents. These requirements are specified in Section 01 4000 – Quality Requirements.

Requests for interpretation of drawings and specifications must be made in writing to the Design Professional not later than six days prior to the date set for receipt of the bids.