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How to bid on Hardaway HS Rear Entry Drive Upgrade for Muscogee County School District
What the agency is buying
The Muscogee County School District is seeking a construction manager at risk/general contractor for the Hardaway High School rear entry drive upgrade. This project involves site work construction, including paving, retaining walls, and utility work. There may also be minor interior construction and ADA compliance work.
The selected firm will provide services such as cost estimating, constructability analysis, scheduling, and phasing of the work. The agreement will be based on the cost of work plus a fee, with a guaranteed maximum price. Substantial completion is required before June 30, 2027.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on August 11, 2026. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. This meeting will take place at the Construction Dept. Conference Room, 5661 Lorenzo Road, Columbus, Georgia. Attendance is required to submit a bid.
The deadline for responses is September 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Responses must be submitted as directed on the posting before this time.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for construction firms with experience as a Construction Manager at Risk or general contractors specializing in site work, paving, retaining walls, and utility infrastructure projects. Firms with experience in ADA compliance work and minor interior construction are also well-suited.
The project requires a firm capable of providing comprehensive construction management services, including estimating, scheduling, and value engineering.
How to respond
To access the full solicitation documents and learn how to respond, first click the “View original source” link. This will open the solicitation on the Georgia Procurement Registry (GPR).
Viewing the posting and its associated documents is public and does not require an account. Some Georgia events may route documents and responses to an external “Event Link” (Team Georgia Marketplace); otherwise, submit your response as directed on the posting before the deadline.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Since this is a Construction Manager at Risk project, highlight your firm's experience with similar contract structures (cost of work plus fee with a guaranteed maximum price). Emphasize your ability to manage project costs, schedules, and quality effectively.
Given the mandatory pre-bid meeting, ensure your representative attends. This is crucial for understanding specific project details, asking questions, and potentially networking. Pay close attention to all requirements discussed at the meeting and any addenda issued afterward. Clearly demonstrate your understanding of the project scope, including site work, utility coordination, and ADA compliance, in your proposal.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Muscogee County School District; the original posting controls.