How to bid on the DeKalb Career Technology Center for Ward Scott Architecture

What the opportunity is

Ward Scott Architecture, Inc. has posted an invitation for bids for the DeKalb Career Technology Center, a construction project in Rainsville, Alabama. The information provided does not specify further project scope.

This is an IFB, and general contractors must prequalify before requesting bid documents.

Key dates and deadline

General contractors must prequalify by October 14, 2026, before 12 noon Central time. Prequalified bidders must attend a mandatory in-person pre-bid conference on October 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CDT.

The bid deadline is October 29, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. ET. Submit before that deadline, following the instructions in the invitation to bid.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is for general contractors prepared to complete the required prequalification and attend the mandatory in-person conference. Construction firms should review the bid documents to determine whether the project fits their capabilities.

How to access documents and respond

Open the project in the AGC of East Tennessee planroom. General contractors must prequalify before requesting bid documents. Create a planroom account to download plans, specifications, and addenda; an account also places you on the plan holders list. Printed sets are available for purchase.

Check the invitation to bid for the owner's contact and submission instructions, then submit your bid to the owner as directed before the deadline.

Prepare a complete, competitive bid

Allow time to complete prequalification and access the documents before the stated cutoffs. Review the plans, specifications, addenda, and invitation carefully, and make sure your team uses the latest documents.

Attend the mandatory conference in person and note any information relevant to your bid. Before submitting, check that your response follows the invitation's requirements and reaches the owner before the deadline.