Troup Co Fire Department Burn Building

Troup County Board of Commissioners is requesting sealed proposals for construction of a fire burn building training facility at 2495 Hamilton Road, LaGrange, Georgia, with proposals due June 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on May 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the jobsite.

The scope includes site preparation and grading; installation of five 40-foot Conex containers configured in a double-T layout, two rated for NFPA 1403 live fire burns with wood floors and paver stones; three steel doors with 2" × 2" square tubular frames; five 36" × 36" steel outward-swinging windows with steel frames; one exterior steel staircase with handrails; one smoke pot piped to the second floor; one survival breach wall on the first floor; safety railings and decking; and sandblasting and painting of the existing burn building. Troup County will obtain and pay all required permits and provide pre-existing utilities; the contractor must furnish all temporary utilities and facilities, comply with applicable building and safety codes, manage debris cleanup, and submit manufacturers' product warranties and detailed construction drawings for approval prior to construction.

The contract is awarded on a lump sum basis to a Georgia-licensed and insured general contractor. The anticipated construction start date is July 20, 2026, with substantial completion required within ninety consecutive calendar days. Bid proposals cannot be withdrawn for sixty days after opening. All sealed proposals must include a completed proposal form, a 5% bid bond, a detailed project proposal demonstrating scope compliance, contractor qualifications documentation, and a written warranty covering all labor, installation, and workmanship. The successful bidder must furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond each equal to 100% of the contract price, comprehensive liability insurance naming the County as co-insured, and Workers' Compensation insurance. All subcontractors must complete e-verify forms prior to commencing work. Requests for clarification must be submitted via email only to Ramona Gillham, Purchasing Director, at rgillham@troupcountyga.gov by June 16, 2026 close of business. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and award based on best value determination.