Project Information

Bid Title

Rock House Renovation

Issuing Agency

Thomson McDuffie County

Location

Georgia

Published Date

Apr 10, 2026

Closing Date

May 11, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

RFQ 2024-04-002

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Project Description

Bid Number:	RFQ 2024-04-002
Bid Title:	Rock House Renovation
Category:	McDuffie County
Status:	Open

Description: McDuffie County Board of Commissioners are soliciting a Request for Qualifications from qualified firms or teams to provide professional services for the renovation, rehabilitation, and preservation of the historic Rock House.   The Historic Rock House is the oldest stone building in the State of Georgia and is listed on both state and National Register.  Several years of research and design have culminated in a plan to restore the structure to a period in history to be used for interpretation and events. Firms with demonstrated experience in historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and compliance with federal and state preservation standards are encouraged to submit. Publication Date/Time: 4/10/2026 8:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 5/11/2026 3:00 PM Pre-bid Meeting: 4/28/2026 Contact Person: Brandon Burton brandon.burton@thomson-mcduffie.gov Related Documents: RFQ 2026-04-002 Rock House Renovation 2026.01.05 ROCK HOUSE-CD Restoration Set

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

RFQ 2026-04-002

Rock House Restoration

Issued Date: April 10, 2026

McDuffie County Board of Commissioners

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

RFQ 2026-04-002

Rock House Renovation

ISSUE DATE

April 10, 2026

CLOSING DATE & TIME

May 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM

McDuffie County Board of

Commissioners

Commission Meeting Room

210 Railroad Street

Thomson, GA 30824

SOLICITATION NUMBER

ACCEPTANCE PLACE/AGENCY

2026-04-002

McDuffie County

County Manager Office

210 Railroad Street

Thomson, GA 30824

*BID SUBMISSIONS THAT ARE HAND DELIVERED MUST BE RECEIVED AND INITIALED BY THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT.

QUESTIONS & RESPONSES

CONTACT

Questions regarding this RFQ shall be received in writing

via email no later than 5:00 PM on May 1, 2026

Responses will be provided via addenda no later than

5:00 PM on May 5, 2026.

Brandon Burton, County Manager

Brandon.burton@thomson-mcduffie.gov

Solicitation documents can be downloaded from our website: Thomson-mcduffie.gov

McDuffie County Board of Commissioners

210 Railroad Street

Thomson, GA 30824

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

RFQ 2026-04-002

ROCK HOUSE RENOVATIONS

Issue Date: APRIL 10, 2026

McDuffie County Board of Commissioners are soliciting a Request for Qualifications from qualified firms

or teams to provide professional services for the renovation, rehabilitation, and preservation of the

historic Rock House. The Historic Rock House is the oldest stone building in the State of Georgia and is

listed on both state and National Register. Several years of research and design have culminated in a plan

to restore the structure to a period in history to be used for interpretation and events.

Firms with demonstrated experience in historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and compliance with

federal and state preservation standards are encouraged to submit.

Sealed responses will be accepted by the McDuffie County Managers Office located at 210 Railroad Street,

Thomson GA. 30824, until May 11, 2026, 3:00 PM. Submissions that are hand delivered must be received

and initialed by the County. Submissions that are mailed in should be sent to McDuffie County Managers

Office 210 Railroad Street: Thomson, GA 30824. At the time and date above, sealed responses will be

publicly opened and the names read aloud at the McDuffie County Board of Commissioners

Administrative Building, Upstairs Conference Room. Submissions received after this time will not be

accepted.

Each sealed envelope must be marked on the outside as “Rock House Renovation RFQ 2026-04-002” and

should include the respondent’s name and address.

Questions regarding this RFQ should be directed to Mr. Brandon Burton, County Manager via email at

brandon.burton@thomson-mcduffie.gov and shall be received no later than 5:00 PM May 1, 2026.

A mandatory pre-submission site showing will be on April 28, 2026, 2PM located at 1455 Rock House

Road, Thomson GA 30824

Contract documents, including drawings and technical specifications are on file at McDuffie County

Government Center, County Manager Office, 210 Railroad Street, Thomson, GA 30824. Copies of the

documents may be obtained at thomson-mcduffie.gov. Documents are available in electronic PDF

format free of charge.

McDuffie County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to cancel this solicitation and/or reject any

and all bids in whole or in part if McDuffie County determines that cancellation and/or rejections are

advantageous to the County. Bids are legal and binding upon the Respondent when submitted. It will also

be the responsibility of each respondent to obtain any addenda issued from the Procurement Office. The

written solicitation documents supersede any verbal or written prior communication between the parties.

Chase N. Beggs

Chairman Board of Commissioners

SECTION I- GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

RFQ 2026-04-002

Rock House Restoration

SECTION I- GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

A. CONTACT PERSON

Bidders are encouraged to contact Mr. Brandon Burton, County Manager by email at

brandon.burton@thomson-mcduffie.gov to clarify any part of the solicitation requirements. All

questions shall be directed to the contact person in writing via email. Any unauthorized contact

shall not be used as a basis for responding to this solicitation and may result in the disqualification

of the Bidder's submittal.

Bidders may not contact any elected official or other County employee to discuss the bid process

or bid opportunities except through the procurement officer named herein or as provided by

existing work agreement(s). This policy shall be strictly enforced, and the County reserves the

right to reject the submittal of any vendor violating this provision.

C. BID SUBMISSIONS

One (1) unbound original must be received no later than 3:00 PM on May 11, 2026. Bids must be

submitted in a sealed envelope with the following clearly labeled on the outside “Rock House

Renovation RFQ 2026-04-002” and should include the respondent’s name and address. Each

envelope should be addressed to:

McDuffie County Board of Commissioners

County Manager Office

210 Railroad Street

Thomson, GA 30824

Hard copies may be delivered to the above address ONLY between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00

PM, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays observed by the McDuffie County Government.

Bid must meet the required specifications and must be of a quality that will adequately serve the

use and purpose for which intended.

Submittals or modifications received after the due date and time will not be considered. McDuffie

County assumes no responsibility for the premature opening of submittals not properly

addressed and identified and/or delivered to the proper designation. Late proposals properly

addressed to the McDuffie County Board of Commissioners shall be returned to the respondent

unopened.

Each bid shall contain a completed copy of all provided county forms and documents.

1. Bidders Checklist

2. Proposal

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

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