27-009 Temporary Fire Station Housing

The City of Sandy Springs, Georgia is requesting bids on construction services to renovate and build out a temporary fire station within an existing office/warehouse facility at 8615 Roswell Road, with bids due October 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST via Bonfire Portal, and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit scheduled for October 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. respectively.

The scope encompasses architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, life safety, and exterior improvements to support fire station operations, including modifications to the existing apparatus bay and overhead doors for fire apparatus access. The prime contractor must possess at least five years of continuous commercial building renovation experience, including three completed projects valued at not less than $400,000 each and at least two comparable projects involving fire stations or mission-critical facilities with significant mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and life-safety systems coordination. Subcontractors for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire alarm/fire protection, and overhead doors must meet specified Georgia licensing requirements.

The contract is structured as a firm fixed price lump sum bid encompassing all labor, materials, equipment, overhead, supervision, permits, and testing. Commencement of work is required within ten days of Notice to Proceed with substantial completion within ninety calendar days, followed by twenty-one days for final completion. A one-year warranty obligation extends from the date of substantial completion. The City's target is operational status by January 2027. A performance bond is required if the bid price exceeds $100,000. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per day for delays beyond the ninety-day substantial completion deadline and for delays in final completion beyond twenty-one days following the punch list issuance. Questions are due September 29, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The Procurement Agent is Edward McAdoo III, emcadoo@sandyspringsga.gov.