Morgan County Fire Rescue Live Fire Training Facility

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners is seeking bids for the design and construction of a new three-story live fire training facility for Morgan County Fire Rescue, to be located at Fire Station 10 in Madison, Georgia. The project involves constructing a specialized training structure using eleven shipping containers configured in an L-shape, with comprehensive fire training infrastructure including two 8' x 8' Class A burn rooms, multiple props for firefighter training, and various safety features such as exterior steel doors, windows, bailout anchor points, metal staircases, and a rappel box. Key deliverables include a fully functional NFPA-compliant training facility with specific technical specifications like paver floors, fire-rated safety doors, ventilation props, and forcible entry training elements. Proposals must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on December 5, 2025, to Mr. Mark Williams, Assistant County Manager, with an optional pre-bid meeting scheduled for November 14, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at Morgan County Fire Rescue Headquarters. Evaluation criteria will include compliance with RFP specifications, warranties, estimated delivery date, and price, with cost not being the sole determining factor in vendor selection.

Respondents must provide a bid bond equal to 5% of the bid price and carry specific insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in general liability and $150,000 in automobile liability. The successful bidder will be required to provide a 100% project value performance and payment bond, along with a one-year warranty covering the structure, props, materials, and labor. Contractors must submit comprehensive documentation including shop drawings, three professional references, and a current W-9 form. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned, the procurement appears open to qualified contractors capable of meeting the technical and insurance requirements. The bid is firm for ninety days from the opening date, and all bid preparation costs will be absorbed by the respondent. Although a specific budget range was not disclosed, the complexity of the facility and the requirement for specialized construction suggest a substantial project investment for Morgan County.