Construction of Security Vestibules and Improvements for Select Schools

The Newton County Board of Education is seeking sealed lump‑sum bids from qualified general contractors to construct security vestibules and make related improvements at five K‑12 schools (Cousins Middle, Indian Creek Middle, Veterans Middle, Alcovy High, and Newton High). Work includes installing storefront partitions, masonry cutting and patching, and painting. Bidders must submit a current AIA A305 qualification statement, a $50 deposit per bid set, and a bid bond equal to 5 % of the base bid. Performance and labor‑material payment bonds (100 % of contract sum) are also required. All bids must be received by 3:00 p.m. on 29 Oct 2026; a mandatory pre‑bid conference is scheduled for 14 Oct 2026. The contract will be awarded on a stipulated‑sum basis and may not be withdrawn for 60 days after receipt. • Scope: Security vestibules, storefront partitions, masonry work, painting at five schools. • Location: Covington, GA (Newton County). • Bid type: Sealed lump‑sum, Invitation for Bid. • Mandatory pre‑bid conference: 14 Oct 2026, 1:30 p.m. (must attend). • Required documents: AIA A305 (≤1 yr old), $50 deposit per set, bid bond (5 % of base). • Bonds: Performance and labor‑material payment bonds (100 % of contract). • Submission deadline: 29 Oct 2026, 3:00 p.m. ET. • Award: Stipulated‑sum contract; no award date disclosed. • Contact: Cory Craver (procurement contact).