Construction of storage building RFP

The White County Board of Commissioners is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the purchase, site preparation, and construction of a 35-foot wide by 100-foot long by 16-foot tall steel frame storage building with metal siding and roofing at 1235 Helen Highway in Cleveland, Georgia. The project deliverables include a complete turnkey construction package encompassing six roll-up door bays, electrical service, insulation, plumbing, and restroom facilities, with the selected contractor assuming responsibility for all design, engineering, surveying, and permitting activities. Contractors must submit detailed cost estimates broken down by work area, project schedules with specific milestones, and timelines for completion contingent upon weather conditions. The evaluation criteria consist of company background (15 points), personnel qualifications (20 points), relevant work performed (25 points), project approach (25 points), and pricing (15 points). Key deadlines include a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on May 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the project site, written questions due by May 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM with responses posted by May 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM, and proposals due by May 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM. White County reserves the right to negotiate with the apparent winner and to reject any or all proposals.

The RFP does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular enterprise categories, indicating that both minority and non-minority owned businesses may compete. Contractors must comply with Georgia's E-Verify requirements and Drug Free Workplace Act provisions and must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the awarded contract amount. Insurance requirements mandate statutory worker's compensation, comprehensive general liability coverage of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, and automobile liability insurance of at least $500,000 per occurrence. Payment terms will be negotiated on a net 30 basis using a draw method with 5 to 10 percent retainage withheld until punch list completion. The RFP does not disclose an explicit budget range or anticipated award value, though the scope and specifications suggest a substantial public works project requiring qualified general contractors with demonstrated experience in commercial building construction.