MCFR Design-Build Fire Station RFQ
| Location: | Georgia |
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| Posted: | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Due: | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Agency: | Morgan County |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | 2026-3500-002 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
| Bid Number: |
2026-3500-002
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| Bid Title: |
MCFR Design-Build Fire Station RFQ
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| Category: | BOC |
| Status: | Open |
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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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