RFP #26-10 butts county animal services care & control facility

Butts County Board of Commissioners is soliciting Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) proposals for a new Animal Services Care and Control Facility in Jackson, Georgia. The project involves constructing a 6,000-7,000 square foot facility with extensive specifications, including 30 dog kennels, 20 cat enclosures, adoption and intake spaces, veterinary areas, administrative offices, and outdoor exercise yards. Contractors must be within a 100-mile radius of the project site and possess demonstrated experience with similar projects valued between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000 completed in the past five years. The proposal evaluation will be weighted 70% on technical merit and 30% on price, considering factors such as firm history, project personnel qualifications, and overall project approach. Key dates include a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference on December 15, 2025, written questions due by January 7, 2026, proposal submissions due by January 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and anticipated board approval and contract execution in February 2026. Proposers must submit a guaranteed maximum price or fixed lump sum proposal, accompanied by a 5% bid bond, and demonstrate compliance with Georgia Building Code, ADA standards, and other regulatory requirements.

The project has specific financial and insurance requirements, including performance and payment bonds at 100% of the contract amount from U.S. Treasury-approved sureties. Required insurance coverages include $1,000,000 in general and automobile liability, worker's compensation, and builder's all-risk insurance at 100% of contract value. Contractors must provide three years of financial statements and demonstrate adequate bonding capacity. The maximum total project budget is $1,000,000, covering design, materials, labor, site work, and contingencies. The facility will be located on county-owned property at 461 Recreation Drive and must meet Georgia Department of Agriculture standards, NFPA fire and life safety standards, and the Georgia Energy Code. Proposers must also provide a one-year warranty on all materials and workmanship. The project is targeted for completion by January 2027, with the goal of creating a fully functional animal services facility that meets the community's needs for animal care and control.