Invitation to Bid. Bear General Contractors, LLC (License No. CGC1523882), serving as the Construction Manager for the new Freeport High School Athletic Complex – Phase I, is soliciting sealed bids from qualified subcontractors until March 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST and then will be publicly opened shortly thereafter for the following trades: 03A – Structural Building Concrete 04A – Masonry 05A – Structural Steel & Misc. Metals 06A – General Works 07A – Sealants, Caulking And Waterproofing 07B - Roofing & Accessories 07C – Foamed In Place Insulation 08A – Hollow Metal & Hardware 08B - Glass And Glazing 08C - Wood Doors 08D - Overhead Doors 09A – Drywall Assemblies 09B – Fabric Wrapped Panels 09C – Acoustical Ceiling 09D – Carpet And Resilient Flooring 09E - Painting And Wallcovering 10A – Specialties And Accessories 10B – Signage 10C - Folding Partitions 10D – Walkway Covers 11A – Residential Equipment 11B – Scoreboards 11C – Athletic Field Equipment 12A – Casework / Millwork 12B – Window Blinds 13A – Grandstand Seating 13B – Bleachers 13C – Press Box 13D – Metal Building Systems 21A – Fire Protection Systems 23A – Test And Balance Commissioning 23B - HVAC & Plumbing Systems 26A - Electrical And Fire Alarm Systems 31A – Earthwork & Sitework 31B - Site & Utilities 31C – Site Concrete Paving 31D – Asphalt Paving 32E – Termite Control 32A – Synthetic Grass Surfacing 32B Fencing Subcontractor Bid Submission Sealed bids may be hand delivered, mailed, or dropped off in person at: Hand Delivered Bids - Walton County School District, 555 Walton Road, DeFuniak Springs, Florida, 32433 until 2:00 PM CST on March 12, 2026 Mailed Bids – It is highly recommended that if you choose to mail your bid that delivery is scheduled for March 11 and the outer envelope must be labeled "SEALED BID FREEPORT HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC COMPLEX - PHASE I. DO NOT OPEN UNTIL MARCH 12, 2026, AT 2:00 PM CST" Bids may also be dropped off in person at: 555 Walton Rd (555 Walton Rd, DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32433) Bid envelopes must be clearly labeled: "SEALED BID – FREEPORT HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC COMPLEX – PHASE I" and must identify the specific scope of work being bid and must include project number, date and time of the bid. Electronic bid submissions and bids received after the stated deadline will not be accepted. Pre-Bid Site Visit A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on February 19, 2026, at 10:30 AM CST. Meeting location will take place at the project site located at 12615 US-331 BUS, Freeport, FL 32439 Interested bidders may obtain plans and request additional information by contacting the Bear General Contractors Estimating Department at estimating@beargc.com. Walton County School District and Bear General Contractors reserve the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities or informalities in the bidding process. February 9,11,16,18,23,25,March 2,4,9,11 2026 LSAR0454319