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Mitchell County, Georgia is soliciting bids for the construction of Fire Station No. 7, a single-story fire station facility located in Chatsworth. The project encompasses a 6,869 square-foot building package that includes pre-engineered metal building components, concrete block construction, wood stud framing with split-face block veneer, standing seam metal roofing, and a slab-on-grade foundation. Bidding documents are exclusively available through email request to Carlson & Carlson Architects at atcarlson@optilink.us, with sealed bids due by 1:00 PM local time on December 18, 2025, at the Murray County Commissioner's Office. Bidders are required to submit a Bid Bond equal to at least 5% of the Base Bid and must use the provided Bid Form, with all bids remaining irrevocable for 30 days following submission. Additional bidding requirements are outlined in Document 00 21 13 - Instructions to Bidders. Site work is explicitly excluded from this bid and will be performed under a separate contract.

The procurement opportunity encourages participation by minority businesses and will award contracts without discrimination based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, or handicapping condition. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and to award contracts in its best interest. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive building package suggests a significant capital investment for municipal infrastructure. The project documents emphasize strict reproduction restrictions, with all drawings, specifications, and project documents remaining the property of the Owner and Architect. Unauthorized reproduction or electronic distribution is prohibited, and bidders are advised to exercise due diligence when obtaining project information exclusively from authorized sources. Prospective contractors should carefully review the complete bidding documentation and be prepared to meet all technical and administrative requirements for this fire station construction project.