Feasibility Study for Full Police Services for the City of Mableton

The City of Mableton, Georgia, located in Cobb County, is soliciting proposals from qualified public safety consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive Feasibility Study for Full Police Services, including a detailed Court Impact Analysis. The study aims to evaluate the operational, financial, legal, organizational, and judicial feasibility of establishing a full-service municipal police department in anticipation of Service Delivery Negotiations (SDN) with the county. Key deliverables include a draft and final feasibility study report, executive summary, financial analysis worksheets, presentation materials, a standalone court impact memorandum, a court cost model with five-year projections, and an implementation readiness checklist. The City will evaluate proposals based on approach and methodology (25%), consultant firm qualifications and experience (30%), project team and capacity (20%), cost and value (15%), and references (10%). Proposers must demonstrate proven experience conducting police feasibility studies for municipalities, particularly in Georgia, and have expertise in public safety operations, finance, and organizational analysis. The RFP was issued on January 14, 2026, with questions due by January 21, 2026, and proposals due on February 13, 2026, at 3:30 PM EST. Evaluation is scheduled for February 25, 2026, with consultant selection anticipated for March 4, 2026.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified consulting firms without specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Proposers must comply with Georgia statutes, including E-Verify requirements, drug-free workplace provisions, non-discrimination clauses, and conflict of interest standards. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the City reserves the right to reject all proposals, waive minor irregularities, conduct interviews with top-ranked firms, and request best-and-final offers. The selected vendor will enter into a Professional Services Agreement with termination for convenience provisions, allowing 30 days' written notice and payment in accordance with the Georgia Prompt Pay Act. The contract may potentially be renewed for four additional twelve-month terms. Proposers must submit a comprehensive proposal including a cover letter, firm history, organizational structure, disclosure of previous defaults, detailed pricing with breakdowns for a minimum of one year of service, and at least five qualified references. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the study suggests a substantial investment in understanding the feasibility of establishing a full municipal police department and its potential court system impacts.