23-034 Special Inspections - New Douglas County Fire Station #9

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners in Georgia is seeking quotes from qualified firms to provide special inspections for the construction of a new 17,079 square foot, one-story fire station located at 600 Douglas Hill Road, Lithia Springs, GA 30122. The selected firm will be required to perform inspections and testing in compliance with the 2018 International Building Code and the project's Schedule of Special Inspections. Deliverables include a final report documenting the required special inspections and any discrepancies, to be submitted to the building official prior to occupancy approval. Bidders will be evaluated based on responsibility and responsiveness, and the County reserves the right to disqualify bids or terminate the contract. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Douglas County BidNet platform by October 18, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. EDT. A 5% bid security is required, and no bids may be withdrawn for 60 days after bid opening.

The Request for Quote (RFQ) does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. However, the County does indicate that it will evaluate bidders' ability to meet Georgia's security and immigration compliance requirements, as well as their qualifications, including similar project experience and M/WBE participation. The County's standard payment terms are Net 30, and the awarded contract will need to meet the County's insurance requirements, including cyber liability coverage. The total project cost is not explicitly stated, but the Bid Form provides a comprehensive scope of special inspection services and associated unit quantities and rates.