Fire Stations 7, 13, and 14 Remodels
Project Information
- Bid Title
- Fire Stations 7, 13, and 14 Remodels
- Issuing Agency
- Hall County
- Location
- Georgia
- Published Date
- Aug 21, 2026
- Closing Date
- Sep 17, 2026
- Government Level
- State & Local
- Status
- Closed
- Ref. #
- 024-47
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- Project Description
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Bid Number: 024-47
Bid Title: Fire Stations 7, 13, and 14 Remodels
Category: Bids & Proposals Status: Open Description: INVITATION FOR BID
IFB # 024-47
For the provision of:
Fire Stations 7,13, & 14 Remodels
Hall County, Georgia, Board of Commissioners (herein “County”), is seeking qualified contractors to oversee three (3) fire station remodel projects. (herein “Services”). The County seeks to award one (1) contractor to perform all the Services.
Schedule of Events:
Bid Post Date: Friday, 8/21/2026
Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: Friday, September 4 th , 2026.
We will start at Firestation #14, 7065 Dove Point Lane Hoschton, GA 30548 then proceed to Firestation #7 CB Headquarters,731 E. Crescent Drive, Gainesville, GA 30501, ending at Firestation #13, 2709 Sardis Road, Gainesville, GA 30506
Bidders’ Questions Due: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Response to Bidder Questions Due: Friday, September 11, 2026
Bid Due Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 2:00pm
Bidding Process: Hall County is now accepting sealed bids from qualified contractors for the provision of the Services in the County’s Purchasing Division, located on the fourth (4 th ) floor of the Hall County Government Center, 2875 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30504 until 2:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, September 17, 2026. All bid packets must be sealed and time and date stamped by the Hall County receptionist located on the 4 th floor to be considered.
General Qualifications: Bidders must be in the regular business of providing similar Services. Bidders must be licensed, insured, and bonded in the State of Georgia.
Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: The pre-bid meeting will start promptly at 9:00am located at Firestation #14, 7065 Dove Point Lane Hoschton, GA 30548 then proceed to Firestation #7 CB Headquarters,731 E. Crescent Drive, Gainesville, GA 30501 and end at Firestation 13, 2709 Sardis Road, Gainesville, GA 30506
Questions: All communications must be directed solely to Connie Barnes, Issuing Officer, at For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. for questions or clarifications of the IFB requirements.
Addenda: If needed and in the best interest of the County, the Purchasing Division may make an extension of the bidding period by a formal written addendum and publicly posted on the County website. All addenda must be signed by the Bidder and returned with the bid packet.
Proposal Documents: Bidders may obtain all submittal documents at no cost via the County’s website at https://www.hallcounty.org/Bids.aspx ,then scroll down and click the link for “024-47 Fire Stations 7, 13, & 14 Remodels” and download all required documents under “Related Documents”. Any addenda will also be posted at the bottom of the webpage as needed. Bidders are responsible for checking for addenda. Addenda must be signed and returned along with the bid packet.
Bid Response: Each Bidder must provide a total of two (2) hard paper copies of its bid, including any addenda, with one (1) marked “Original” and one (1) marked “Copy”. Both hard paper copies should be in a sealed envelope(s).
Each Bidder must provide one (1) hard paper copy of Exhibit C – Cost Proposal Worksheet. Prices quoted on Exhibit C – Cost Proposal Worksheet shall be fixed and firm for the duration of the contract.
Electronic signatures on bid documents are acceptable; however, hard copies of the bid response are required, as stated above.
Bidders must also provide their responses on one (1) USB drive.
Public Reading: Bid openings are open to the public and to Bidders. Bidders are not required to attend but may do so. The Issuing Officer named herein, or another Purchasing team member, will open and publicly read all Bidder’s company names, their locations, and proposed costs on the Bid Due Date at the Hall County Government Center, 2875 Browns Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30504 on the 4 th floor.
Evaluation and Selection: The County will evaluate all submittals in accordance with the Official Code of Hall County, Georgia 3.10, and as further detailed herein.
Award Process: The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, in whole or part, or to select any Bidder, without liability on part of the County to the Bidder to complete the described work. The County intends to award the contract to one (1) company that it deems to be the lowest cost, responsible and responsive Bidder to perform all the work described herein. Lead times and length of time to complete the work may also be a factor in award.
Bid Retention: Bidders may not withdraw their bid after the bid opening. Bids must be valid for one hundred twenty (120) calendar days. All forms, documents, and exhibits attached hereto must be completed and returned with the bid. The County reserves the right to retain all bids submitted and use any idea(s) in a bid regardless of award. The County shall have the right to waive any informality or irregularity of immaterial deviation in any bid received.
Bidders must sign Exhibit B – Contract for Services . Bidders may submit redlines and exceptions to Exhibit B – Contract for Services to the Issuing Officer prior to submitting their bids. Redlines and exceptions to the contract must be submitted by the Bidders’ Questions Due Date listed above.
Legally Binding Agreement: The County and the awarded Bidder shall enter into a formal agreement; substantially in the form of the attached Exhibit B – Contract for Services. Contracts are only valid if they are signed by the County’s Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, or his/her designee, and the awarded Bidder. Bidders must sign the Exhibit B – Contract for Services and submit it with their bid responses. If there are no written objections or exceptions, then the County will understand this as an affirmative acceptance of the Scope of Work as it is presented.
Bonds: The awarded bidder is required to obtain performance and payment bonds both equal to 100% of the awarded sum prior to the issuance of a Notice to Proceed.
Non-Collusion Clause: Bidders must have no contact of any nature with any other Bidders, County staff members (except the Issuing Officer named herein), its elected officials, nor Commissioners, during the evaluation process. The County will deem such as collusion and thus render the submission in violation of the Official Code of Hall County and thus the County may render the proposal as non-responsive and not evaluate the proposal for an award.
By submitting a proposal, the Bidder represents and warrants that no official or employee of Hall County Government has, in any manner, an interest, directly or indirectly, in the proposal or in the contract which may be made under it, or in any expected profits to arise there from.
County Consultants: From time to time, the County may select an outside consultant at its own discretion who will act under the direction of County’s Project Manager. The consultant will have full authority to act on behalf of the County; however, the consultant may not solicit goods and services on behalf of the County without prior written approval from the County. Contractors MUST follow all specification sections prepared by the County’s consultant, and Contractors MUST allow the consultant to inspect the work.
Taxes : The County is exempt from State of Georgia Local Sales and Use Tax. The Bidder understands and acknowledges that it is responsible for any sales and use taxes it may incur. The Bidder will not charge or invoice the County any sales and use tax as a separate line item. The Contractor may request a copy of the County’s Georgia Sales and Use Tax Exemption Certificate.
Federal Suspension and Debarment Compliance
In accordance with 2 CFR 200.214 and 2 CFR Part 180.300, if this procurement is funded in whole or in part by federal grant funds, the County is prohibited from awarding contracts to parties that are debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in federal assistance programs. If applicable, by submitting a proposal in response to this IFB, the Bidder certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that neither it, its principals, nor its subcontractors are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from entering into covered transactions by any Federal department or agency. Respondents are required to complete, sign, and return the attached Debarment and Suspension Certification Form with their proposal. Failure to submit this certification if required may render the proposal non-responsive.
Table of Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION
2.0 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
3.0 SCOPE OF WORK
4.0 SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
5.0 IFB RESPONSE PREPARATION
6.0 SELECTION PROCESS
7.0 STEPS TO AWARD
- INTRODUCTION
The County desires to award one (1) company for the Services described herein and is soliciting sealed bids for this Invitation for Bid (herein “IFB”) for the Services. Bidders must be in the regular business of general contracting.
2.0 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- The County reserves the right to conduct any review it may deem advisable to assure services conform to the specifications.
- Prospective firms, including all officers, must not be, or have been, debarred by any Federal, State, or Local authority.
- A Bidder must not be, or have been, in any legal suit for negligence, willful misconduct, fraud, or otherwise malpractice charges.
- A Bidder must be legally able to conduct business in the State of Georgia.
- A Bidder must not have abandoned a project or an engagement or otherwise been terminated for non-performance or subpar performance
- A Bidder must not be under an enforcement action for related investigation pending by a professional or regulatory group.
3.0 SCOPE OF WORK
Fire Station #7 (3 Separate Bathrooms)
This scope of work outlines the tasks and responsibilities associated with the remodeling of existing bathrooms, including demolition of existing tile surfaces and installation of new tile on the floor and shower walls.
The awarded contractor will provide a turnkey job that includes supplying all materials and coordinating and supplying all applicable trades to complete the job.
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Demolition & Removal Contractor will:
- Remove existing tile flooring down to the subfloor.
- Remove existing shower tile from walls and floor down to appropriate substrate. Remove existing shower curb, bench, niche, or related tile assemblies (if applicable). Remove existing cabinets/counter tops as necessary for the scope of work.
- Take care of any plumbing to include drain and fresh water supplies. This shall include raising the existing height of the shower heads were applicable. Also, the removal of existing toilets and replace once completed.
- Safely dispose of all debris off-site in accordance with local regulations.
- Inspect underlying subfloor, wall framing, and shower pan area for any hidden damage. Notify client of any structural repairs needed (not included unless specified).
- Materials
Specify any materials provided by:
- Client: Tile selection, grout color, fixtures, etc.
- Contractor: Mortar, waterproofing system, substrate panels, grout, sealant, etc.
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Surface Preparation Contractor will:
- Prepare and level subfloor as needed for new tile.
- Install appropriate backing materials (cement board, waterproof membrane, etc.) on shower walls and floor.
- Apply waterproofing system throughout shower area per manufacturer specifications (e.g., RedGard, Schluter Kerdi, or equivalent).
- Verify all surfaces are ready for tile installation.
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Tile Installation (Floor) Contractor will:
- Install new floor tile as selected by the client.
- Use appropriate thin-set mortar and leveling system as needed.
- Cut and fit tile around toilet flange, vanity footprint, and other fixtures. Grout and seal floor tile (if applicable).
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Warranty
- Contractor provides warranty on workmanship for one year.
- Manufacturer warranties apply to supplied materials.
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Exclusions
- Plumbing relocation (unless specified).
- Electrical work (unless specified).
- Hidden damage repairs not visible before demolition.
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Chief’s Bathroom
- Prep and repaint all center block walls using high-quality latex gloss paint suitable for restroom environments.
- Prep existing epoxy flooring by cleaning, abrading, and repairing as needed.
- Re-apply a durable, bathroom-appropriate epoxy floor coating per manufacturer specifications. This floor will need anti slip covering.
- Install glass shower door to replace shower curtain. GC will provide samples for Fire Rescue to decide style, and size.
- Main Bathroom
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- Remove existing countertops, sinks, and associated plumbing to allow access to walls and flooring for refinishing.
- Install a new cabinet and solid-surface countertop with new sinks and faucets once work is completed in the main restroom.
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Reconnect all plumbing to new fixtures, ensuring proper function. Remove all tile from walls and showers.
- Prep all non-shower wall surfaces for repainting and repaint using latex gloss paint. Retile all showers to ceiling height using 1 ft x 2 ft shower-rated tiles.
- Raise all shower heads from approximately 74 inches to a standard height of approximately 82 inches.
- Upgrade all plumbing fixtures to current Delta fixtures that allow for easy serviceability. Remove all toilets and the single urinal; store for reinstallation upon completion of work. Remove all floor tile and replace them with 2 in x 2 in floor-rated tiles.
- Ensure the floor drain is properly recessed to allow effective water drainage.
- Install new restroom partitions to provide separation for two toilets and one urinal, including doors to include new toilet paper dispensers.
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Unisex Bathroom
- Remove existing cabinet and sink to allow access to walls and flooring; reinstall once work is complete.
- Remove all tile from walls and shower.
- Prep all non-shower surfaces for repainting and repaint using latex gloss paint. Retile the shower to ceiling height using 1 ft x 2 ft shower-rated tiles.
- Raise the shower head from approximately 74 inches to a standard height of approximately 82 inches.
- Upgrade all plumbing fixtures to the latest Delta models for improved serviceability. Remove toilet and reinstall after completion of renovation.
- Remove existing floor tile and replace with 2 in x 2 in floor-rated tile.
Fire Station #13 (Full station Remodel except for the Kitchen)
Specifications for the fire station 13 remodel:
1. Terrazzo flooring shall be refinished and sealed to restore to new conditions.
2. The surfaces getting painted shall be prepared properly per the manufacturer's recommendations before paint is applied. This includes, but is not limited to, peeling, cracking, caulking, sanding, degreasing, etc. The paint shall be safe for interior use for living quarters and be zero VOC due to being occupied 24-7. Exterior paint shall be used in the bay and all exterior locations. The same paint prep will be required for those exterior locations before paint is applied. Exterior paint colors will be selected by Fire Rescue. The successful bidder shall produce interior and exterior paint samples so Fire Rescue can select the colors and finish i.e. flat, eggshell, semi-gloss, etc. All exposed surfaces shall be protected from overspray and areas taped to provide clean lines where necessary.
3. Bathroom tiles shall use moisture-resistant bathroom approved tiles.
4. Ceiling grid and tile replacement shall match the current configuration at each station. Commercial quality materials shall be used that are suitable for continuous occupation.
5. Bathroom shower replacement shall consist of porcelain tiles and approved grout. Commercial-grade Delta fixtures shall replace the existing fixtures and allow for parts replacement.
6. Lighting update, replace 4' fluorescent fixtures with 6" LED recessed Wafer style lights that shall be installed in the new ceiling tiles.
7. Bay ceiling fans, two (2) ceiling fans shall be replaced with a 10’ minimum outdoor rated fan with wall control.
Flooring
- All terrazzo flooring throughout the station will be refinished by polishing and reseal.
- LVP in dayroom area will need a piece of threshold replaced where the terrazzo meets the LVP. All other LVP will be left untouched.
Ceiling
- Replace any grid or tiles needed where lighting is changed out or stained. Match tiles to the existing tiles. There will be several areas where 2 x 4 fluorescent lighting is exchanged for wafer style LED lighting.
- Repair all hard deck sheetrock ceiling before painting. Most of this is located in closets.
- Replace any insulation that is damaged from removing grid and tile. Replace any missing insulation.
- NOTE, the ceiling in the Men’s restroom and Unisex restroom will need to be removed and new grid and bathroom rated tiles should replace the existing sheetrock hard deck ceiling. The intent is to have access to repair leaks etc.
Doors
- Refinish all interior and exterior metal doors. Exterior is metal which will require prep and paint. Note: we will leave all interior wood doors as is.
Paint all of station
Power wash entire exterior of station to prepare for paint, including washing the stucco, vinyl soffit, fascia, and gutters.
- Full interior repaint to include living quarters and apparatus bay. The exterior painting will include all trim, doors, columns, etc. The surfaces should be properly prepped before paint to include caulk, sanding, etc. We will not paint the exterior brick or interior window trim or gutters.
Exterior repairs
- Make sure all columns around the station are secure and repaired.
Lighting
- We are replacing all lighting throughout the station; we will specify the exact style of light during pre-bid conference. NOTE any light that is going to fall directly above a ceiling fan will need the location adjusted.
- Replace all EXIT signs.
- Install hard wired, LED lighting to illuminate the flags at night. Lighting shall be sufficient as to fully illuminate the flags from all angles and at full mass.
Electrical face plates
- Replace all light and receptacle face plates throughout the station.
Cove Base
- Cove base remove and replace with darker base to closely match new trim color. This applies to the office, dayroom, Lieutenant office and bunk room.
Apparatus Bay
- Two bay fans installed and relocated to the center of each lane and remove existing fans. Cap existing electrical boxes from old fans. Fan shall be 10ft single phase indoor/outdoor high velocity ceiling fan with wall control included. Example is Commercial Electric from Home Depot. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Commercial-Electric-High-Velocity-10-ft-Indoor-Outdoor-Matte-Black-Ceiling-Fan-with-Wall-Control-Included-AK366-MBK/324110741?MERCH=REC-_-rv_typeahead_rr-_-324110741-_-0-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a
- Addition of one (1) LED can light to be wired to a constant hot. The idea is to have a night light in the apparatus bay for calls during the night. This light is to be wired and placed in the center of the apparatus bay and center of the lanes.
- Paint apparatus bay walls. Paint doors and trim in the apparatus bay.
- Remove and replace the 8’ fluorescent lights and replace with a 8’ LED equivalent (LED Seamless Vapor Proof Fixture)
- Paint apparatus bay doors to color match (white), interior and exterior. These doors are aluminum and will need the correct prep for paint adhesion for interior and exterior paint. Prep to prevent overspray on walls, rails, springs, motors, etc.
Outside storage room
- Repair ceiling if needed and paint ceiling and walls. Colors to be determined.
- Replace light with LED equivalent.
Unisex restroom
- NOTE, the ceiling Unisex restroom will need to be removed and new grid and bathroom rated tiles should replace the existing sheetrock hard deck ceiling. The intent is to have access to repair leaks etc.
- Remove and replace shower with tile shower (porcelain, 2”by 2” in floor and 1’x2’ on the walls). Flooring shall be tile suited for flooring applications and the wall tile shall be 1’ by 2’ to extend to the ceiling level. Replace all plumbing shower fixtures (mixing valve, shower head etc. with quality Delta product). Shower nozzle height should be raised to a normal height if applicable (approximately 82”). Make sure the tile in the floor contains a threshold to prevent water from escaping the shower.
- Remove and replace the sink and counter. Install cabinet base that is suited for bathroom applications, cabinet shall be rated for bathroom use with doors for underneath storage, new solid surface countertop, and new sink with fixtures (get approval from Fire Rescue on the fixture). Height of cabinet with countertop should be standard.
- Remove and replace all lighting with matching LED lights.
- The successful bidder shall produce samples so Fire Rescue can select the colors and finish.
Bunkroom
- Paint all walls.
- Ceiling tile replacement as needed after lighting updates.
Men’s Restroom
- NOTE, the ceiling in the Men’s restroom will need to be removed and new grid and bathroom rated tiles should replace the existing sheetrock hard deck ceiling. The intent is to have access to repair leaks etc.
- Remove and replace shower with tile shower (porcelain, 2”by 2” in floor and 1’x2’ on the walls). Flooring shall be tiles suited for flooring applications, and the wall tile shall be 1’ by 2’ to extend to the ceiling level. Replace all plumbing shower fixtures (mixing valve, shower head etc. with quality Delta product). Shower nozzle height should be raised to a normal height if applicable (approximately 82”). Make sure the tile in the floor contains a threshold to prevent water from escaping the shower.
- Remove and replace the sink and counter. Install cabinet base that is suited for bathroom applications, cabinet shall be rated for bathroom use with doors for underneath storage, new solid surface countertop, and new sink with fixtures. Height of cabinet with countertop should be standard.
- New soap dispensers
- The successful bidder shall produce samples so Fire Rescue can select the colors and finish.
Lt. Room
- Ceiling tiles and grid repaired after lighting update.
- Two (2) LED wafer lights to replace 2x4 fluorescent lights. Make sure the lights are not above the fan to prevent flickering.
Kitchen
- Replace 2x4 fluorescent lights with 2x4 LED with color/coolness change capabilities.
Day Room
- Remove 2x4 fluorescent lights and replace with LED wafer style lights
All storage closets inside station and in apparatus bay
- Lighting replacement with LED that matches existing
- Paint walls and ceiling
Interior repairs
- HVAC discharge and return vent replacement.
Fire Station #14 (Full station Remodel except for the Kitchen)
Specifications for the fire station 14 remodel:
1. Terrazzo flooring shall be refinished and sealed to restore to new conditions.
2. The surfaces getting painted shall be prepared properly per the manufacturer's recommendations before paint is applied. This includes, but is not limited to, peeling, cracking, caulking, sanding, degreasing, etc. The paint shall be safe for interior use for the living quarters and be zero VOC due to being occupied 24-7. Exterior paint shall be used in the bay and all exterior locations. The same paint prep will be required for those exterior locations before paint is applied. Exterior paint colors will be selected by Fire Rescue. The successful bidder shall produce interior and exterior paint samples so Fire Rescue can select the colors and finish i.e. flat, eggshell, semi-gloss, etc. All exposed surfaces shall be protected from overspray and areas taped to provide clean lines where necessary.
3. Bathroom tiles shall use moisture-resistant bathroom approved tiles.
4. Ceiling grid and tile replacement shall match the current configuration at each station. Commercial quality materials shall be used that are suitable for continuous occupation.
5. Bathroom shower replacement shall consist of porcelain tiles and approved grout. Commercial-grade Delta fixtures shall replace the existing fixtures and allow for parts replacement.
6. Lighting update, replace 4' fluorescent fixtures with 6" LED recessed Wafer style lights that shall be installed in the new ceiling tiles.
7. Bay ceiling fans, two (2) ceiling fans shall be replaced with a 10’ minimum outdoor rated fan with wall control.
Flooring
- All terrazzo flooring throughout the station will be refinished by polishing and reseal.
- LVP will be left untouched.
Ceiling
- Replace any grid or tiles needed where lighting is changed out or stained. Match tiles to the existing tiles. There will be several areas where 2 x 4 fluorescent lighting is exchanged for wafer style LED lighting.
- Repair all hard deck sheetrock ceiling before painting. Most of this is located in closets.
- Replace any insulation that is damaged from removing grid and tile. Replace any missing insulation.
- NOTE, the ceiling in the Men’s restroom and Unisex restroom will need to be removed and new grid and bathroom rated tiles should replace the existing sheetrock hard deck ceiling. The intent is to have access to repair leaks etc.
Doors
- Refinish all interior and exterior metal doors. Exterior is metal which will require prep and paint. Note: we will leave all interior wood doors as is.
Paint all of station
- Power wash entire exterior of station to prepare for paint, including washing the stucco, vinyl soffit, fascia, and gutters.
- Full interior repaint to include living quarters and apparatus bay. The surfaces should be properly prepped before paint to include caulk, sanding, etc.
- Full exterior repaint of all siding and trim with surface prep. We will not paint the exterior brick or gutters.
Exterior repairs
- Make sure all columns around the station are secure and repairs. Repair/replace any siding or wooden trim that is rotten around the doors and windows.
Lighting
- We are replacing all lighting throughout the station; we will specify the exact style of light during pre-bid conference. NOTE any light that is going to fall directly above a ceiling fan will need the location adjusted.
- Replace all EXIT signs.
- Install hard wired, LED lighting to illuminate the flags at night. Lighting shall be sufficient as to fully illuminate the flags from all angles and at full mass.
Electrical face plates
- Replace all light and receptacle face plates throughout the station.
Cove Base
- Cove base remove and replace with darker base to closely match new trim color. This applies to the office, dayroom, Lieutenant office and bunk room.
Apparatus Bay
- Two bay fans installed and relocated to the center of each lane and remove existing fans. Cap existing electrical boxes from old fans. Fan shall be 10ft single phase indoor/outdoor high velocity ceiling fan with wall control included. Example is Commercial Electric from Home Depot. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Commercial-Electric-High-Velocity-10-ft-Indoor-Outdoor-Matte-Black-Ceiling-Fan-with-Wall-Control-Included-AK366-MBK/324110741?MERCH=REC-_-rv_typeahead_rr-_-324110741-_-0-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a
- Addition of one (1) LED can light to be wired to a constant hot. The idea is to have a night light in the apparatus bay for calls during the night. This light is to be wired and placed in the center of the apparatus bay and center of the lanes.
- Paint apparatus bay walls. Paint doors and trim in the apparatus bay.
- Remove and replace the 8’ fluorescent lights and replace with an 8’ LED equivalent (LED Seamless Vapor Proof Fixture)
Outside storage room
- Repair ceiling if needed and paint ceiling and walls. Colors to be determined.
- Replace light with LED equivalent.
Unisex restroom
- NOTE, the ceiling in the Unisex restroom will need to be removed, and new grid and bathroom rated tiles should replace the existing sheetrock hard deck ceiling. The intent is to have access to repair leaks etc.
- Remove and replace shower with tile shower (porcelain, 2”by 2” in floor and 1’x2’ on the walls). Flooring shall be tile suited for flooring applications and the wall tile shall be 1’ by 2’ to extend to the ceiling level. Replace all plumbing shower fixtures (mixing valve, shower head etc. with quality Delta product). Shower nozzle height should be raised to a normal height if applicable (approximately 82”). Make sure the tile in the floor contains a threshold to prevent water from escaping the shower.
- Remove and replace the sink and counter. Install cabinet base that is suited for bathroom applications, cabinet shall be rated for bathroom use with doors for underneath storage, new solid surface countertop, and new sink with fixtures (get approval from Fire Rescue on the fixture). Height of cabinet with countertop should be standard.
- Remove and replace all lighting with matching LED lights.
- The successful bidder shall produce samples so Fire Rescue can select the colors and finish.
Bunkroom
- Paint all walls
- Ceiling tile replacement as needed after lighting updates.
Men’s Restroom
- NOTE, the ceiling in the Men’s restroom will need to be removed and new grid and bathroom rated tiles should replace the existing sheetrock hard deck ceiling. The intent is to have access to repair leaks etc.
- Remove and replace shower with tile shower (porcelain, 2”by 2” in floor and 1’x2’ on the walls). Flooring shall be tiles suited for flooring applications, and the wall tile shall be 1’ by 2’ to extend to the ceiling level. Replace all plumbing shower fixtures (mixing valve, shower head etc. with quality Delta product). Shower nozzle height should be raised to a normal height if applicable (approximately 82”). Make sure the tile in the floor contains a threshold to prevent water from escaping the shower.
- Remove and replace the sink and counter. Install cabinet base that is suited for bathroom applications, cabinet shall be constructed with bathroom rated materials with doors for underneath storage, new solid surface countertop, and new sink with fixtures. Height of cabinet with countertop should be standard.
- New soap dispensers
- The successful bidder shall produce samples so Fire Rescue can select the colors and finish.
Lt. Room
- Ceiling tiles and grid repaired after lighting update.
- Two (2) LED wafer lights to replace 2x4 fluorescent lights. Make sure the lights are not above the fan to prevent flickering.
Kitchen
- Replace 2x4 fluorescent lights with 2x4 LED with color/coolness change capabilities.
Day Room
- Remove 2x4 fluorescent lights and replace with LED wafer style lights
All storage closets inside station and in apparatus bay
- Lighting replacement with LED that matches existing
- Paint walls and ceiling
4.0 SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
- The County requests that Bidders submit proposals addressing all items listed below. Failure to include any of these documents may result in disqualification. All responses must be in hard copy format. Bidders should submit a total of two (2) hard paper copies of the technical proposal: one (1) copy of marked “Original” and one (1) marked “Copy”. Each Bidder must also provide one (1) hard paper copy of Exhibit C – Cost Proposal Worksheet. Bidders must also provide their responses on one (1) USB drive.
- Bidders must submit their response in a sealed envelope clearly marked with “IFB #024-47 Fire Stations 7, 13, & 14 Remodels” on the outside. The submittal must be signed. Faxed or emailed bids will not be accepted.
- It is mandatory that the following documents be completed and included in the bid response.
Exhibit A – Bid Response Form
Exhibit B – Contract for Services
Exhibit C – Cost Proposal Worksheet
Exhibit D – W-9 Form
Exhibit E – E-Verify Affidavit
Exhibit F – Ethics Affidavit
Any Addenda
Copy of Business License (state and/or local)
Certificate of Insurance
Copies of professional licenses or certifications
- Bidders are responsible to review and comply with any addenda regarding this IFB that will be posted on the County website. Bidders must sign as acknowledged and return all addenda with the bid package response.
- All bids must be sealed. Unsealed bids will not be accepted.
- If a Bid Bond is required then it must be included in the bid response.
- Any alternate options of additional services or deductions thereof may be included in the response; however, Bidders must complete the cost worksheet as provided and enclose in the bid response.
- Delivery. Bidders must submit bids to the following address by the deadline date and time. All deliveries must be date and time stamped. The County is not responsible for late bids due to mailing delays.
Hall County Government Center
Connie Barnes, Issuing Officer
Purchasing Division – 4 th Floor
2875 Browns Bridge Road
Gainesville, Georgia 30504
5.0 IFB RESPONSE PREPARATION
- The Bidder bears all responsibility for all expenses incurred in responding to this IFB.
- The County will not accept joint proposals.
- Of the services listed in the Scope of Work, indicate which one(s), if any, your firm would be unable to provide. If there is another service that your firm could provide instead, please elaborate.
6.0 SELECTION PROCESS
- The County’s Project Manager will review each proposal with regard to demonstrated breadth of service, experience, financial stability, personnel, rates, references, lead times, and other related criteria.
- The successful Bidder will be required to submit acceptable evidence of compliance with professional liability insurance coverage requirements as outlined in Exhibit B – Contract for Services.
- Bidders are encouraged to submit clear and concise responses. Excessive length or extraneous information is discouraged.
- Bidders must complete all exhibits to this IFB and submit with their bids. Bidders failing to do so may result in their bid to be deemed non-responsive and thus not evaluated. Bidders are also encouraged to monitor Hall County’s website for addenda, amendments, attachments, and other supplemental documents for this IFB during the bidding period.
7.0 STEPS TO AWARD
The County’s Project Manager will recommend award of the contract to the lowest cost Bidder. In the unlikely event of a tie, the County may enter into negotiations of terms and conditions. Upon approval of the Board of County Commissioners, the County will issue to the awarded Bidder a Notice of Award, a Purchase Order, and a Notice to Proceed.
- The County reserves the right to request clarification or additional information provided by any Bidder.
- The Purchasing Division will rank the Bidders on a bid tabulation summary.
- The County’s Project Manager may schedule interviews with any Bidder at his/her discretion. Any costs associated with an interview will be at the expense of the proposing Bidder.
- Based upon the results of the proposals, references, and the interviews, the Purchasing Division along with the County’s Project Manager may negotiate with the lowest cost Bidder in an attempt to reach an agreement. If negotiations with the lowest cost Bidder are unsuccessful, the County may negotiate with the next lowest cost Bidder, and so on until reaching a satisfactory agreement.
Publication Date/Time: 8/21/2026 8:00 AM Publication Information: The Gainesville Times, Hall County Website, GA Procurement Closing Date/Time: 9/17/2026 2:00 PM Submittal Information: Invitation For Bid Bid Opening Information: Thursday, 9/17/2026 by 2:00pm Pre-bid Meeting: 9/4/2026, 9:00am Contact Person: Connie Barnes, [email protected] Download Available: See Related Documents above Business Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm Related Documents: - Attachment Preview
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- NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
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