How to bid on a new field house for South Gwinnett HS for Gwinnett County Public Schools

What Gwinnett County Public Schools is buying

Gwinnett County Public Schools is looking for sealed lump-sum proposals to construct a new field house at South Gwinnett High School in Gwinnett County, Georgia. This is a construction opportunity for firms specializing in educational or athletic facility builds.

Only contractors who have already been approved through the owner's pre-qualification process for this specific project are eligible to submit a bid.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

Proposals must be received by 3:00 PM, local time, on August 13, 2026. Proposals submitted after this time will be returned.

All proposals received by the deadline will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Gwinnett County Board of Education, Conference Room, Building "C", 53 Gwinnett Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046. No phones, fax machines, or computers from Gwinnett County Public Schools will be available for bidder use at the time of submission or opening.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is specifically for construction firms that have already completed and passed the pre-qualification process established by Gwinnett County Public Schools for this project. If your firm has not gone through this pre-qualification, you are not eligible to bid on this particular solicitation.

The project falls under the general construction category, specifically for building a new field house, which typically involves general contractors with experience in commercial or institutional building projects.

How to respond

To access the full solicitation documents, you need to view the original source on the Georgia Procurement Registry (GPR). Viewing the posting and its associated documents is public and does not require an account.

Proposals must be submitted as sealed lump-sum proposals to the Gwinnett County Board of Education at the specified address before the deadline. Ensure your proposal is physically delivered to the correct location by 3:00 PM local time on August 13, 2026.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Since this is a lump-sum proposal, ensure your pricing is comprehensive and accurately reflects all costs associated with the project, including labor, materials, equipment, and any overhead. Double-check all calculations to avoid errors.

Carefully review all specifications and requirements outlined in the solicitation documents. Your proposal should clearly demonstrate your understanding of the project scope and your ability to meet all technical and administrative requirements. Pay close attention to any specific instructions regarding proposal format and content.

Given the public opening, ensure your proposal is professionally prepared and easy to understand. While not explicitly stated, a well-organized and clearly presented bid can make a positive impression.