Lee County Courthouse Expansion

The Lee County Board of Commissioners is requesting proposals for construction of two new additions to the Lee County Courthouse in Leesburg, Georgia, with sealed proposals due August 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and mandatory attendance at a pre-bid meeting on June 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. required to submit a bid.

The scope encompasses approximately 8,000 square feet of new construction: a larger Construction Type II-A (non-sprinklered) addition with two-hour fire separation from the existing courthouse, and a smaller north-side elevator addition with reconfigured second-floor restroom facilities. Work includes architectural and interior design, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, low voltage, and audio-visual disciplines, plus site improvements including expanded parking, sidewalks, underground utilities, and stormwater infrastructure. The existing courthouse will remain operational and open to the public during construction.

Sealed proposals must be delivered to the Lee County Clerk's Office at 102 Starksville Avenue North, Leesburg, Georgia. Bidders must submit a completed bid form with total project cost, a bid bond or irrevocable letter of credit or cashier's check equal to 5 percent of the bid amount, and a non-collusion certification. The successful contractor must provide worker's compensation insurance (if required by Georgia law), general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000, automobile liability insurance of at least $1,000,000, a Performance Bond equal to the bid amount, and a Payment Bond equal to the bid amount, all naming the Lee County Board of Commissioners as an additional insured. The contractor is responsible for all materials, labor, and incidental costs. Liquidated damages of $100 per day apply for delays not caused by inclement weather. Lee County will provide utilities, power, water, sewer, and site work coordination to within 5 feet of the building. A public bid opening occurs at 2:00 p.m. on August 18, 2026, with results presented to the Lee County Board of Commissioners at their work session on August 25, 2026. No addendums are permitted once the contract is signed unless initiated by the county.