RFP - Emergency Center Construction

Dade County, Georgia is seeking engineering and architectural services for the construction of a new Emergency Center through a Request for Proposal (RFP) numbered DC-2025-EMC. The procurement solicits comprehensive design services for a facility that will encompass fire department personnel, emergency medical services (EMS), and an E-911 communications center. The proposed facility will be approximately 25,000 to 30,000 square feet, including 3-5 vehicle bays, living quarters for 24-hour staff, and necessary storage areas. Proposals are due by June 12, 2025, at 5 p.m. EST, with a shortlist and potential interviews scheduled for June 25, 2025, and an anticipated award date of July 15, 2025. The selection criteria will evaluate proposing firms based on experience with similar facilities (25%), project team qualifications (20%), project approach and methodology (20%), timeline and schedule management (15%), fee structure (15%), and local knowledge and presence (5%). Proposing firms must submit one original, seven printed copies, and one electronic copy of their proposal.

The RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors will be required to maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per claim and $2,000,000 in aggregate, along with workers' compensation insurance. The county reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and will not reimburse firms for proposal preparation expenses. While a specific budget range is not provided, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant investment in emergency services infrastructure. All submitted materials will become county property and may be subject to public disclosure under the Open Records Act, regardless of any proprietary or confidential labeling. Proposing firms should be prepared for a competitive selection process that emphasizes technical expertise, project management capabilities, and local understanding of emergency services infrastructure needs.