Construction Manager At-Risk Services for Upgrades and/or Replacement of Detention Security Systems - Phase One

The County of Cobb is seeking a Construction Manager At-Risk to lead Phase One of upgrades and potential replacements for detention security systems, which currently consist of aging and disparate technologies. Many control systems, including Programmable Logic Controllers from as early as 1991, remain in use, with the most recent updates dating back to 2010. The infrastructure spans a wide range of interfaces, from traditional hard panels to modern touch screens, and the video surveillance network includes a mix of camera types and standalone housings, some of which are not integrated into the central system, particularly in the AOC and G Pod facilities. The goal is to unify all existing video endpoints into a single, fully networked surveillance platform to improve oversight, reliability, and operational efficiency across the detention complex. This solicitation, numbered 26-6997, was posted on July 17, 2026, with responses due by August 13, 2026. The project is managed by the Procurement Services division of the State of Georgia and will be performed within Cobb County. The Contract Management Coordinator, Greg Morrison, serves as the primary point of contact, with Darrell McCook as the secondary liaison. Bidders are expected to provide comprehensive services that address the integration of legacy and modern systems, ensuring seamless compatibility, enhanced security, and long-term maintainability of the detention facility’s critical infrastructure. The County intends for the manager to assume risk for schedule and cost delivery, offering a collaborative, proactive approach to system modernization under the Construction Manager at-Risk delivery method.