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Habersham County commissioners to consider $2.3 million jail design contract

The board is set to weigh a proposal from Precision Planning, Inc. for design and construction-phase services on the county's planned new jail and sheriff's office.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked October 16, 2026
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October 19, 2026: Precision Planning, Inc. jail design services proposal for new Adult Detention Center

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The packet also states that for any additional services beyond the proposal, Precision Planning would be paid at normal hourly charges for work performed, upon receipt of an approved, signed change order.

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The Habersham County Board of Commissioners has scheduled consideration of a proposal from Precision Planning, Inc. to provide design and construction-phase services for the new Habersham County Jail and Sheriff's Office, in an amount not to exceed $2,320,400.

SourcesMeeting5222_0 Agenda for 10.19.26 BOC Meeting.pdf

A meeting packet shows the fee breaks down into phases: $196,300 for schematic design and construction-manager-at-risk procurement, $1,319,400 for construction documents and permitting, $792,700 for construction contract administration, and $12,000 in reimbursable expenses. The packet lists an estimated hard-construction budget of $52,000,000 for the jail project.

Sources17 Executive Summary - Jail Design Services Proposal

The packet also states that for any additional services beyond the proposal, Precision Planning would be paid at normal hourly charges for work performed, upon receipt of an approved, signed change order.

Sources17 Executive Summary - Jail Design Services Proposal

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Precision Planning, Inc. proposal for design and construction phase services for new Habersham County Jail and Sheriff's Office

Consider/Approve Precision Planning, Inc’s Proposal for Design and Construction Phase Services for the New Habersham County Jail and Sheriff’s Office Project in An Amount Not to Exceed $2,320,400

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Jail Design Services Proposal with Precision Planning, Inc.

Precision Planning, Inc. shall perform these services for an amount equal to normal hourly charg es on work actually performed upon receipt of an approved Change Order signed by both parties.

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Precision Planning, Inc. jail design services proposal for new Adult Detention Center

To request approval of Precision Planning, Inc.'s proposal to provide architectural and engineering design and construction-phase services for the proposed Habersham County Jail and Sheriff's Office project for a total fee not to exceed $2,320,400.00

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