Site work and new construction of a municipal facility in Savannah, Georgia. Working plans call for the construction of a municipal facility; and for site work for a municipal facility.

https://www.savannahnow.com/story/news/local/2025/05/24/savannah-news-update-chatham-county-moves-forward-on-public-safety-facility/83820275007/ On Our Radar: Chatham County approves contractor for $78 million public safety facility On Our Radar is a weekly series that provides updates on news around Savannah. Chatham County awarded a $78.8 million contract for a new public safety facility to Reeves Young LLC. The Downtown Neighborhood Association donated $62,000 to 16 local nonprofits, funded by its annual Holiday Tour of Homes. Chatham County officially has its contractor for the planned multi-agency public safety facility, one of the county's largest capital projects set to support its emergency response services. The selection of a contractor completes a drawn-out bid process that dates roughly one year. This installment of On Our Radar will provide the project's price tag and discussion from the Board of County Commissioners at its meeting Friday. Additionally, the Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA) made its annual donations to a group of local nonprofits. The funding comes from its Holiday Tour of Homes event. If you have neighborhood updates, organization events, or news tips you think could be of service to Savannahians, send them to elasseter@savannahnow.com. Also reach out if there are stories here you would like to know more about. Deadline for the On Our Radar series will be the end of day each Friday. Latest installment: On Our Radar: Savannah says slow down with new speed limit reductions Multi-agency public safety facility contract awarded at $78.8 million Chatham County's Old Courthouse building in downtown Savannah, pictured on March 19, where the County Commission is scheduled to meet on Friday, March 20. County news: SPLOST planning meeting closed to public, official justifies need for "candid conversation" The Chatham County Board of Commissioners approved a $78.8 million contract for construction of its multi-agency public safety facility, a hub set to host Chatham County's emergency response center, 911 services and offices for the Chatham Emergency Management Agency. The contract was awarded to Reeves Young LLC of Sugar Hill, Ga. Approval came with two opposition votes from commissioners Wayne Noha and Dean Kicklighter, both of whom voted no because the contract was not awarded to a local contractor whose bid came in $7 million lower. Pooler's Eastern Contractors Corp. submitted a $71.1 million bid. "I will not vote to spend $7 million more on a non-local vendor over a local contractor that is qualified," Noha said. "I don't understand it, but we're not spending our own money here. We're spending our taxpayer's money." The county's agenda item states Reeves Young was selected by staff as the "best value" bid, which "transcends the traditional focus on the lowest price and considers a broader spectrum of factors that contribute to the overall success and long-term value of a project," the agenda stated. "Our primary objective was to secure the most beneficial outcome for this Chatham County project, which encompasses quality, efficiency, local MBE/WBE (minority business enterprise/women business enterprise) participation and risk mitigation," read the agenda item. The contract was awarded roughly one year after Chatham County officials broke ground on the project without yet hiring a contractor, according to reporting by The Current. Sixteen nonprofit organizations were honored by the Downtown Neighborhood Association for their contributions to Savannah. A total of $62,000 was presented to the groups, funds raised as part of the Holiday Tour of Homes. Tour of homes: On Our Radar: How the Holiday Tour of Homes almost didn't happen in 2024 and what saved it The DNA presented $62,000 in community partnership grants to 16 local nonprofits at its annual picnic meeting Tuesday. Organizations awarded include the Frank Callen Boys and Girls Club, Re:Purpose Savannah, Tharros Place and Emmaus House. “We’re very grateful to these organizations for being part of our community and want to support the work they do to make our neighborhood a better place for us all,” said DNA President David McDonald. The grants were supported by revenues from DNA's Holiday Tour of Homes, a 49-year tradition that brings residents and visitors into some of downtown's premier homes and inns. Last year's tour of homes was almost a no-go, but community members banded together to ensure homes were available for the tour. The event draws "hundreds" into downtown for the daylong event, according to the DNA. The tour is organized by volunteers who serve as docents in the homes and street guides. Last year, roughly 255 people volunteered. “The tour would not be possible without the generous and tireless work of the homeowners and the volunteers. Each year, we are in awe of the amount of time and energy they contribute to this annual event,” said McDonald. Evan Lasseter is the city of Savannah and Chatham County government reporter for the Savannah Morning News. You can reach him at ELasseter@gannett.com or on X (formerly known as Twitter) @evanalasseter. Note: On Our Radar will be on vacation next Saturday along with the column's author Evan Lasseter. On Our Radar will return June 7. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The GCs Proposal shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond in the exact form set forth herein. The Bid Bond shall be in an amount not less than 5% of the Fixed Price Proposal. Performance and Payment Bonds from a surety satisfactory to County must be furnished by the GC awarded the contract in an amount not less than 100 percent (100%) of the contract price if the contract price is $100,000 or more. Questions submitted to any other email address will not be considered. The deadline for receipt of vendor questions is April 1, 2025 at 2:00 p.m The assigned contact person for this proposal is Jean Fleming, Interim Procurement Manager. Ms. Fleming can be reached at (912) 790-1619 or by email at ajfleming@chathamcounty.org. Goals established for this project are 30% MBE/WBE unless otherwise specified. Project No - 24-0104-7