Design/Build Ballistic Wall for Hall County Sheriff Firing Range

Hall County, Georgia's Sheriff's Office is seeking qualified contractors for a design-build project involving the construction of a ballistic wall for Range #2 at the Sheriff's firing range. The Request for Qualifications with Cost Proposals (RFQ/P #46-022) requires a ballistic wall with a minimum protection height of 60 feet from grade, located in Gainesville, Georgia. The procurement will follow a 70/30 scoring methodology, allocating 700 points for technical qualifications and 300 points for cost proposals, with a total maximum possible score of 1,000 points. Key procurement dates include an optional on-site pre-bid meeting on September 4, 2025, at 9:00am, bidder questions due by September 12, 2025, agency responses by September 16, 2025, and final bid submissions due on September 25, 2025, at 2:00pm EST. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including technical qualifications, cost proposals, various affidavits, and supporting materials. The contract is projected to reach substantial completion by March 1, 2026.

The procurement requires bidders to provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the total awarded contract amount. Contractors must comply with E-Verify requirements and adhere to Hall County's code of ethics. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the comprehensive documentation requirements suggest a rigorous vetting process for potential contractors. The procurement does not specify an exact budget range or award value, but the detailed technical and cost evaluation process indicates a competitive selection approach. The project appears to be focused on enhancing the Sheriff's Office firing range infrastructure, with a specific emphasis on ballistic wall design and construction that meets critical safety and performance standards. Successful bidders will need to demonstrate technical expertise in ballistic wall construction and the ability to meet the county's stringent project requirements.