Statements of Qualifications from qualified design professionals (DP) with fire and emergency service experience, interested in providing Master Planning Services for a project Project Background: The history of the fire service in Cherokee County dates to December 8th, 1973, when an all-volunteer group set up the first fire station in the Oak Grove community. In 1976, the Oak Grove station would become the first paid station in the County. The original fire station building was in operation until July 24, 2018, when a building was officially opened. On May 13th, 1997, the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners voted to allow a referendum of the public for the creation of a single fire district that would encompass all Cherokee County, except for any region already incorporated into a separate fire district. The citizens formally approved the fire district creation and Cherokee County Fire Department was born. After many years of growth and development, the fire service in Cherokee County transformed from an all-volunteer agency to a mix of volunteer and paid personnel, to the dynamic all risk life safety response provider it is today.
In the pursuit of continuous improvement, CCFES has set out to become an international accredited agency through a rigorous process set forth by the Center for Public Service Excellence (CPSI) and the Commission on Fire Accreditation International. It is through this self-examination that this department has identified critical strengths that will continue to be built upon, as well as weaknesses that are being monitored, evaluated, and addressed. Over the years, Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services has strived to stay up to date with new technology and techniques while keeping a watchful eye on the needs and expectations of the citizens of Cherokee County. In alignment with national standards, the department has adapted to new challenges in the community by strategically adding new stations and programs, rigorously training its firefighters, and continuing to improve upon quality-of-service delivery. Project Description: Master planning, programming, concept development and cost modeling for a new campus to support the current and future needs of Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services Command, Logistics, Fire & EMS Service, and Community Outreach. Planned facilities for the campus will include a fire command and control headquarters that will re-tasking a portion of the former elementary school building, a fire logistics building, a fire station (No. 29) and if possible, a Fire Safety Village. The proposed site is the former location of Buffington Elementary School at 4568 Cumming Hwy, Canton, GA 30115. See (Exhibit "B"). Project Budget
The Phase 1 Stated Cost Limitation (SCL) for construction of the campus is estimated at $11,000,000.00. Project Schedule
The project duration is anticipated at approximately two (2) to four (4) months. Question Deadline 07/19/2024 at 5:00 PM ET The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.
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