Description
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners is soliciting bids for the construction of a new 5,900 SF correctional dormitory, a 500 SF Sally Port building, and associated site work and renovations at the Jackson County Correctional Institution in Jefferson, GA. The contract is a single‑prime, stipulated‑sum construction award requiring a 5 % bid bond and 100 % performance and payment bonds. A mandatory pre‑bid conference and site walk‑through will be held on September 24, 2026; attendance is required for consideration. Bids must be submitted in hard copy and on a flash drive by October 20, 2026. The project will be overseen by the County’s Capital Project Manager and an architect, with strict quality, insurance, and bonding requirements.
• New 5,900 SF dormitory and 500 SF Sally Port building
• Renovations and minor upgrades to existing correctional facilities
• Site preparation, earthwork, structural steel, masonry, roofing, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and security systems per detailed specifications
• Mandatory pre‑bid conference (Sept 24, 2026) and site walk‑through
• Bid bond: 5 % of bid; performance & payment bonds: 100 % of contract price
• Submission deadline: Oct 20, 2026, 10:00 AM EST (hard copy + flash drive)
• Bonds, insurance, and compliance with Georgia state and local codes required
• Questions due by Oct 9, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
• Contract award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder