Burke County EMA Fire Training Facility

The Burke County Board of Commissioners in Georgia is requesting bids for the construction of a new fire training building. The facility must meet specific requirements, including being constructed from ISO containers, having a live-fire component, and including various training props and systems such as a wall breach simulator, SCBA maze, rappelling station, and standpipe system. Vendors must provide certification of compliance with NFPA 1402 standards, employ certified welders and a registered professional engineer, and deliver the turnkey project within 7-10 months of award. Bids must be received by 4:00 PM on November 13, 2023, and will be opened at the Burke County Commission meeting on November 14th. The bid requires the vendor to include all costs associated with delivery and on-site assembly at the Burke County site, as well as a one-year warranty and a two-day "Train the Trainer" course.

The solicitation does not provide any information about set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, no incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the budget range for the project is not disclosed. Bidders must list any exceptions or deviations from the specifications, which will be evaluated by the purchaser in determining the award.