Liberty County Jail Building Assessment

Liberty County Board of Commissioners in Hinesville, Georgia is requesting proposals for a multi-disciplinary evaluation of the Liberty County Jail facility covering conditions, capacity, security systems, and regulatory compliance, with proposals due July 30, 2026 at 2 p.m. EST. A 10% local preference applies to businesses located in Liberty County, businesses with at least 51% local ownership, or businesses with at least 51% local employees.

The scope encompasses facility and infrastructure assessment (structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, life safety systems, and ADA compliance); security systems evaluation; operational assessment; capacity and population analysis; compliance review with Georgia jail standards and federal regulations including PREA; and development of alternatives and recommendations with opinion of probable costs. Three copies of each proposal are required. Site visits and building tours can be scheduled with the project contact.

Evaluation uses a 100-point scoring system: Description and Resources of Firm (20 points), Experience and Qualifications of Firm and Team (25 points), Approach to Assessment (25 points), Project Schedule (15 points), and Project Cost (15 points). No contract value or term is specified in the RFP.

Questions are due by 5 p.m. on July 17, 2026. The estimated project award date is September 17, 2026, with the final building assessment report due November 13, 2026. Proposals must be honored for a minimum of 60 days following opening. Proposal security equal to 5% of the maximum estimated price is required in the form of a proposal bond from a Georgia-licensed surety with an "A" minimum rating, or a cashier's check, certified check, or cash. The successful offeror must execute a contract and provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract sum within 15 calendar days of receiving executed contract documents. All proposers must comply with the Georgia Local Government Public Works Construction Law, provide an Authorization to Investigate, sign a Contractor Affidavit verifying E-Verify participation, and provide an Affidavit of Certification.