Construction of Troup County Fire Station #1

The Troup County Board of Commissioners is soliciting sealed proposals for construction of Fire Station #1 at Burkes Chapel Road and Whitesville Road, Troup County, Georgia, with proposals due October 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the jobsite. This is a lump-sum, single-prime-contract procurement awarded on best-value basis.

The scope encompasses design and construction of a new single-story fire station comprising approximately 7,496 square feet of enclosed area plus covered spaces, classified as mixed-occupancy (Group R-3 and Group S-2) under the 2024 International Building Code and current Georgia amendments. The facility includes a two-bay or optional three-bay apparatus bay, dormitory for five transient residents, administrative offices, kitchen, day room, and support spaces. Construction must comply with Type VB unsprinklered/sprinklered NFPA 13R standards, incorporate fire-rated partitions, life safety systems including fire alarm and emergency lighting, and a civil-designed storm drainage system with detention pond. The project assumes favorable soil conditions; on-site water and septic systems will be installed. Troup County will furnish and install select items including gas-fired exterior grill, security cameras, and alarm and security system; the contractor will install owner-furnished equipment via ten unit-cost allowances totaling approximately $15,400. A 5% contingency allowance is included for owner discretion.

Substantial completion is required within 300 consecutive calendar days, with anticipated start in November 2026. All proposals must include two hard copies and one digital copy on thumb/zip drive, fully executed proposal form, 5% bid bond, detailed project proposal demonstrating scope compliance, contractor qualifications, and written warranty covering labor, installation, and workmanship. The successful bidder must provide Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100% of contract price, comprehensive liability insurance, and Workmen's Compensation Insurance with Troup County named as co-insured. Bids remain valid for 60 days from opening. Requests for clarification are due September 22, 2026, via email only to Ramona Gillham, Troup County Purchasing Director. Addenda will be posted at www.troupcountyga.gov/Purchasing/Bids. The contract will be executed using AIA Document A101, 2017 edition, with modifications.