Courthouse Security Renovations

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB 260068) issued by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners for construction services related to entrance security renovation work at the Jackson County Courthouse located at 5000 Jackson Parkway in Jefferson, Georgia. The project scope includes demolition of two nonstructural columns and two walls, installation of a new ballistic-resistant security booth (Safe Haven SW600BR product with UL752 Level 5 rating), addition of metal handrails and diagonal bracing, electrical work, and low voltage systems integration. Bidders must be properly licensed contractors in their respective trades and must submit a completed AIA Document A305 Contractor's Qualification Statement prior to bidding for architectural approval. Required qualifications include maintenance of Workers' Compensation insurance per Georgia State Law and Broad Form Comprehensive General Liability coverage with minimum limits of $1,000,000, with Jackson County named as an additional insured. Evaluation criteria include total bid price, quality, and bidder capability, with contract award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Key deadlines include a mandatory pre-bid conference on March 26, 2026 at 10:30 AM EST at the Jackson County Courthouse Lobby, written questions due by March 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM, and bid submission by April 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST. All bids must include a Bid Bond equal to 5% of the total bid amount, with Performance and Payment Bonds required at 100% of the contract price upon award.

All contractors must comply with the Georgia Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011 by submitting a notarized Contractor Affidavit and participating in the E-Verify federal work authorization program. The contractor is responsible for permit fees, which are reimbursable by the owner, and must provide background checks for all personnel. Construction work hours are limited to regular courthouse business hours, with contractors required to specify the number of Saturdays needed for demolition or power interruption in their bid submissions. The successful contractor must commence work within thirty days of receiving the Notice to Proceed and complete all work within a timeframe to be specified in the contract award, with monthly payment issued on a Net 30 basis for completed and architect-inspected work. Bid prices must remain firm for sixty calendar days following the bid opening date and throughout the entire contract period. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the procurement documents; however, interested contractors may obtain access to bidding documents after February 26, 2026 by contacting LDI Reproprinting Centers at 558 Old Norcross Road, Suite 205, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046, telephone (770) 237-9363, with bidders responsible for associated downloading or printing costs.