Project Information

Bid Title

MCFR Design-Build Fire Station RFQ

Issuing Agency

Morgan County

Location

Georgia

Published Date

Jan 30, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 2, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

2026-3500-002

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Project Description

Bid Number:	2026-3500-002
Bid Title:	MCFR Design-Build Fire Station RFQ
Category:	BOC
Status:	Open

Description: Morgan County is requesting qualified general contractor firms submit a formal proposal for future design / build services for two new fire stations to be built in FY 26/27 utilizing Special Local Option Sales Tax funding. The fire stations will be constructed in the Buckhead and Rutledge communities located in Morgan County, Georgia. Publication Date/Time: 1/30/2026 4:00 PM Closing Date/Time: 3/2/2026 5:00 PM Pre-bid Meeting: 02/10/2026 Contact Person: Mark Williams mark.williams@morgancountyga.gov Related Documents: MCFR Design-Build Fire Station Project RFQ

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Morgan County Board of Commissioners

P. O. Box 168

Madison, Georgia 30650

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

FIRE STATION DESIGN-BUILD

PURPOSE: Morgan County is requesting qualified general contractor firms submit a formal

proposal for future design / build services for two new fire stations to be built in FY 26/27

utilizing Special Local Option Sales Tax funding. The fire stations will be constructed in the

Buckhead and Rutledge communities located in Morgan County, Georgia.

I. BACKGROUND / GOALS: Morgan County will begin the development process to design and

construct two new fire stations in the Town of Buckhead and the City of Rutledge. Both stations

will be replicated in design/build features and functions except for required site adaptations.

Each station will encompass an estimated 8,000-10,000 square feet for each facility. The design

will include environmentally sustainable selections of materials and equipment. The selected

general contractor will need to have experience and a firm understanding of Fire Department

operations, response criteria, staff circulation, technology, security and audio-visual

requirements so that the appropriate supporting infrastructure is included in the overall project

design. This project will enable the Fire Department to continue to provide quality customer

service and increase employee productivity to meet the needs of a growing community.

Morgan County is pursuing Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) from experienced general

contractor firms to provide complete design / build services for the development process to

construct two new fire stations in Morgan County. Contracted services will include

programming, planning, design, construction administration, project closeout and warranty

oversight.

II. PROCUREMENT SCHEDULE AND TERM OF ANTICIPATED CONTRACT:

• Post Advertisement for RFQ /Pre-Proposal Meeting -February 2026

• Qualifications (RFQ) from Design Firms due – March 2026

• Selection of Firms to Interview/ Design Firm Interviews – April 2026

• Selection of Design Firm – May 2026

• Contract Notice to Proceed– June 2026

• Design Work Orders- TBD

• Construction Estimating- TBD

The process for RFQ submission should follow the below parameters for the project intent;

each submission shall include the following as a minimum standard:

1) Provide examples of at least five (5) comparable projects with similar scopes in the

design and construction of fire stations that were completed by the firm within the

past ten (10) years. Similar scopes are defined as projects that were planned and

designed for new or existing fire stations. Project examples should include:

a. Name of project

b. Name of client and contact information

c. Project location

d. Year completed or current status

e. Construction Cost

f. Project description

g. Project delivery method

• This is True Design-Build—single contract, GC holds all design

consultants, with a GMP established during design.

h. Describe the services your firm provided

i. Identify staff members who worked on each project and their roles

j. Illustrative photographs or graphics

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2) How many years has your firm/team been providing general construction services?

Include current a copy of your business license and contractor license with your

submission.

3) How many years has your firm been in business under its present business name(s)?

Identify any previous names your firm has done business in the past if applicable.

4) List the fire station design projects which have won a national, state, or local design

award, or any other design awards. Please provide the award type as well as the

year the award was issued.

5) List the categories of work that your firm normally performs with its own workforce.

6) Provide a brief narrative on the team’s general fee percentage and cost-control

approach for true design-build delivery (not construction cost estimating), including

preconstruction services, GMP development, contingency management, and open-

book practices.

7) Name the key personnel (e.g., principal, design architect, project director, project

manager, technical staff) who will be part of the proposed team for this project.

Describe in detail the experience and expertise of each team member and which

projects they were assigned to, as well as the role in the projects listed above.

8) Identify all consultants and sub-contractors who are included as part of the

proposed team along with their role and related experience. Consultants should

include, but not be limited to civil engineers, structural, mechanical engineers,

electrical engineers, tele-data consultants, security consultants, and cost estimators.

9) All design consultants (civil, architectural, MEP, etc.) are contracted under the

General Contractor, with the GC responsible for full coordination.

10) Include a statement of errors and omissions insurance coverage from the design

team members.

11) List your team's methods and practices for maintaining the project schedule.

12) List your team's methods and practices for project reporting, in both the design and

construction phases.

13) Identify all claims, if any, currently pending in association with your design services.

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14) RFQ packages should be submitted and highlight importance of their firm’s

capability of Design, Construction, and Administration Services to complement the

project goal and intent

15) The attached Proposal Signature page must be included as cover page for your

submission.

III. RATING FIRMS:

1) Top firms will be shortlisted for an interview process to follow.

2) Scoring of each firm’s responses will be based on Section II. PROCUREMENT SCHEDULE

AND TERM OF ANTICIPATED CONTRACT.

IV. STATEMENT OF NEEDS:

Morgan County is seeking Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) from experienced general

contractor firms to provide complete programming, design, construction, and contract

administration services for the design and construction of two fire stations throughout Morgan

County. Design services will include programming, design, construction administration, project

close-out, warranty oversite. These services are described below in the Design Scope of Work.

Design Scope of Work

1) Phase 1 Services

Programming/ Conceptual:

Project administration responsibilities that would include conducting field surveys,

analyze / assess existing operations and programming, and reviewing all existing plans

and data as necessary. This would include but not be limited to:

o Assisting Owner in developing Project Charter

o Goals and team responsibilities

o Conduct research to help define the project

o Establishment / confirmation of program goals and needs with Owner and

stakeholders

o Confirmation of space requirements and relationships

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o Photographic documentation of existing facilities and building plans

o Historic preservation analysis (if required) including a materials and maintenance

study for historic areas

o Site utility and geotechnical study and report

o Traffic study and traffic control recommendations regarding land acquisition and

development (listed for consideration only, there is no anticipated need).

o Preliminary 16 division project budgeting

o Estimated schedule from schematic design through construction administration

o Renderings and attendance for BOC presentation (if required)

o Approval of programming documents (as required)

o Owner furnished data coordination

o Confirmed and approved design schedule

o Estimated preliminary construction milestone schedule

o Preliminary analysis of building envelopes, opportunities for achieving net zero

energy consumption and other sustainability options (listed for consideration

only, there is no anticipated need)

Attend and participate in meetings with County, City and associated staff and other

interested parties to assist in assessing stakeholder needs. This would include but not

be limited to:

o Programmatic confirmation discussions with stakeholders and project related

committees

o Preliminary meeting(s) with local agencies of Development, Architectural and

Planning Review

o Status Presentation(s) to Owner, Board of Commissioners (BOC), City

presentation(s), Meetings with regulatory agencies to confirm requirements

o Meetings with stakeholder department representatives

o Meetings with Public Relations personnel to establish communication and

reporting plans

o Meetings with Morgan County Executive team as required

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

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