Fire Suppression-DOT Storage & Sherriff Department IT and Electrical Rooms

Douglas County, Georgia is requesting proposals to design, fabricate, and install fire suppression systems at the DOT Maintenance Complex (8251 Chicago Avenue) and the Douglas County Sheriff's Department Complex (8470 Earl D. Lee Boulevard), with bids due July 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT, a mandatory pre-bid meeting on June 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM, and award notification scheduled for July 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. A local vendor participation requirement mandates that a minimum of 15 percent of total contract value be performed by businesses maintaining physical offices within Douglas County and holding applicable local business licenses. A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 15 percent applies to the project.

The scope encompasses an NFPA 13 wet sprinkler system for the DOT Storage Complex (approximately 18,075 gross square feet across two floors) and clean agent fire suppression systems for the server/computer room and telecom room, plus hydra mist suppression systems for the main and emergency electrical rooms at the Sheriff's Department facility. The contract period is 180 consecutive calendar days from the effective date, with liquidated damages assessed at $500 per day for delays beyond contract time.

Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to 5 percent of estimated project cost. Upon award, the contractor must provide performance and payment bonds totaling 100 percent and 110 percent of the contract price, respectively. Both locations are funded with SPLOST funds and must comply with state, federal, and local statutes and regulations. Pricing proposals must be submitted in Exhibit G, broken down by design services, water suppression system installation/labor, alternates, and contingency (10 percent). All bids remain firm for 60 days from opening. Questions are due June 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Respondents must comply with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act by submitting notarized E-Verify affidavits. Proposals must include a minimum of three professional contractor references, non-collusion affidavit, conflict-of-interest certification, and subcontractor affidavits confirming E-Verify compliance.