How to bid on the DOCO Jail HVAC rebuild for the City of Albany

What Albany is buying

The City of Albany is seeking qualified firms to rebuild the chiller and install a cooling tower at the Dougherty County Jail in Albany, Georgia.

This is a construction RFP for firms with relevant chiller and cooling tower experience.

Key dates and deadline

The optional pre-bid meeting is October 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET at the Dougherty County Jail, 1302 Evelyn Ave, Albany.

Competitive sealed proposals are due November 13, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. ET. The City says proposals will be received at its Procurement Division, 222 Pine Avenue, Suite 260, Albany, GA 31701, until that time. Follow the posting’s response instructions and submit before the deadline.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity may suit construction firms qualified to rebuild chillers and install cooling towers. Firms should review the solicitation documents to confirm the project requirements and whether they can meet them.

How to access the solicitation

Open the event on the Georgia Procurement Registry (GPR), Georgia’s statewide bid posting site. The posting and document list are public and can be viewed without an account.

Look for event PE-64750-NONST-2027-000000234. Review the full documents and response instructions on the posting. Some Georgia events route documents and responses through an external Event Link in Team Georgia Marketplace; otherwise, submit as the posting directs.

Prepare a clear, responsive proposal

Read the full solicitation and check each requirement before preparing your response. Use the requested format, address every requested item, and make your experience with relevant chiller and cooling tower work easy to assess.

Consider attending the optional pre-bid meeting to learn more about the site and project. Direct questions to the listed point of contact, Destin Adams, at [email protected], and leave time to complete the submission before the deadline.