Lambdin Hall chiller replacement

Gordon State College is seeking bids from qualified contractors for the Chiller replacement at Lambdin Hall on GSC campus. The Owner will receive sealed bids from Contractors for the construction of Lambdin Hall Chiller Replacement, located in Gordon State College, Barnesville, Georgia.

The Owner will receive sealed bids from Contractors. Bids must be physically on the table in the Bid Room in Facility Building by 2:00 P.M., at the time legally prevailing in Atlanta, Georgia on **Thursday, December 3, 2026**, for the construction of Lambdin Hall Chiller Replacement, located in Gordon State College, Barnesville, Georgia. At the time and place noted above, the bids will be publicly opened and announced.

**Sealed bids** must be physically on the table in the Bid Room in Facility Building. See the attached map for location details.

Contract, if awarded, will be on a lump sum basis. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty-five days after time has been called on the date of opening except in accordance with the provisions of Georgia law. 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.

The Owner anticipates that the contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder who provides the lowest bid within the budget. In judging whether the bidder is responsible, the Owner will consider, but is not limited to, the following:

• Whether the bidder or its principals are currently ineligible, debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from bidding or contracting by any state or federal agency, department, or authority;
• Whether the bidder or its principals have been terminated for cause or are currently in default on a public works contract;
• Whether the bidder can demonstrate sufficient cash flow to undertake the project as evidenced by a Current Ratio of 1.0 or higher;
• Whether the bidder can demonstrate a commitment to safety with regard to Workers' Compensation by having an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) over the past three years not having exceeded an average of 1.2; and
• Whether the bidder's past work provides evidence of an ability to successfully complete public works projects within the established time, quality, or cost, or to comply with the bidder's contract obligations.

Responses to questions, and any resulting addenda will be posted by Tuesday, November 24, 2026, close of business.