2026-11 animal shelter kennels

The Habersham County Board of Commissioners in Clarkesville, Georgia, is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the design, construction, and installation of kennel facilities at a new Animal Shelter facility. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to develop and implement comprehensive kennel systems in coordination with the project's General Contractor, with work specifications detailed in comprehensive architectural drawings and technical specifications. Deliverables include the design, procurement of materials, construction, and installation of multiple animal housing areas consisting of stainless steel cat cages and dog kennels throughout the facility, including adoption areas, intake areas, isolation rooms for medical holding and disease control, bite hold units, and temporary holding spaces. Required qualifications include submission of detailed pricing breakdowns covering design, materials, construction, installation, and other associated costs, along with references from three completed projects within the past three years. Bidders must provide proof of liability insurance, workers' compensation insurance, and other required state and federal insurance coverage, with the County listed as an additional insured. The proposal submission deadline is May 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST; a mandatory virtual pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 28, 2026, at 2:30 PM EST via Microsoft Teams, with the deadline for proposal questions set for April 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. The tentative award date is May 20, 2026, with the initial contract term extending from the date of award through project completion.

The County encourages participation from minority-owned, female-owned, and small business enterprises but does not specify mandatory set-aside percentages or restrictions limiting competition to particular business categories. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the procurement documents. Bidders must submit sealed proposals to the Habersham County Purchasing Finance Department at 130 Jacobs Way, Suite 302, Clarkesville, GA 30523, or via email to purchasing@habershamga.com, and must include completed W-9 forms, E-Verify affidavits confirming compliance with O.C.G.A. 13-10-91, and ACH/Direct Deposit Authorization Forms for payment purposes. All proposals constitute an irrevocable offer for 90 calendar days, and the County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and may award the contract in multiple phases to the same or different firms. The procurement documents do not disclose specific budget ranges or award values; however, the project scope encompasses an approximately 18,000 square-foot animal control facility with extensive kennel infrastructure and specialized construction requirements. Habersham County is tax-exempt and will provide its Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Exemption to the selected contractor upon request.