4/30/26 - Interview the Construction Manager at Risk Finalists for Sheriff'sOffice Replacement

This Carroll County, Georgia government meeting held on April 30, 2026, focused on interviewing finalists for the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contract to build a new sheriff's office and jail replacement facility. Two main contractor teams, McCarthy Barnsley and Carol Daniel Construction, presented their qualifications, experience with similar projects, and detailed plans to meet the county's $60 million budget and tight schedule aiming for facility opening in fall 2028. Both teams emphasized their expertise in secure facility construction, coordination with architects and subcontractors, and managing complex logistics including working on occupied sites. They discussed their approaches to pre-construction planning, value engineering, risk management, communication protocols, and maintaining security on site. The meeting included commissioner questions on schedule feasibility, fee structures, subcontractor relationships, and quality control. Both firms expressed readiness to begin work immediately upon contract award and highlighted their commitment to transparency, local subcontractor involvement, and delivering the project on time and within budget.