RFP-2025-013 Walker County Fire Station 4

Walker County, Georgia is seeking proposals for the interior construction work on Fire Rescue Station 4, located at 95 Hinkle Drive in Lookout Mountain. The Request for Proposal (RFP-2025-013) solicits qualified vendors to complete a comprehensive interior buildout involving framing, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and finish work. Specific deliverables include metal framing, drywall installation, HVAC system installation with an additional exhaust fan, electrical system upgrades with LED lighting, plumbing systems, and interior finishes. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years' construction experience, submit documentation of two similar projects completed within the past five years, and provide project team qualifications. Key evaluation criteria include detailed project methodology, technical capability, and comprehensive documentation. Critical deadlines include written inquiries due by December 17, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. EDT, with responses published on December 19, 2025. Sealed proposals must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on December 30, 2025, at the Walker County Administration Office, with substantial completion required within 180 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed.

The contract requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, public liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, motor vehicle liability insurance of $500,000, and professional liability insurance of $1,000,000. Bidders must submit executed E-Verify affidavits for both contractor and subcontractors, an IRS Form W-9, and Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act documentation. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, contractors must comply with various regulatory standards including the International Building Code, National Electrical Code, International Plumbing Code, and NFPA Standards. The project involves constructing a 6,772 square foot pre-engineered metal fire station with provisions for future expansion. Walker County will retain 10 percent of each monthly payment until final completion, and performance and payment bonds are required for the full contract amount. Liquidated damages are established at $500 per day for delays beyond substantial and final completion dates. Although a specific budget is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant investment in municipal infrastructure.