The NEW Grant-Reeves Veteran Center
VFW Post 7720 is proud to announce plans for a new permanent home—a Veterans Community Home to be built on over 70 acres of land at 1492 Smith Loop Road in Demorest. This new facility will be more than just a meeting place; it will serve as a gathering space, support center, and resource hub for veterans and their families throughout northeast Georgia.
Photos of Site Example: 8926 Duncan Bridge Rd, Cleveland, GA------->
Additional info can be found on our Donation Page
Donate towards our New Building Fund
Your support and contributions will enable us to build the NEW Grant-Reeves Veteran Center across the street from our Memorial Park
1492 Smith Loop Rd
Demorest, GA
BIDDING CLOSED
The design team will notify all bidders of changes.
Deadline to submit Over
For updates or questions, contact:
Jason M. Smith, PE
J M Smith Engineering, LLC
PO Box 331
155 Clarkesville Street
Cornelia, GA 30531
Voice: (706) 894-2331 or (678) 267-3690
Fax: (678) 267-3731
Mobile: (706) 244-8180
Email: jmsmith@jmsmithengineering.com
Veterans Facility Construction Project - Request for Proposals
Grant-Reeves VFW Post 7720 is seeking qualified contractors to submit sealed bids for the construction of an 11,006 square foot veterans service facility on a 20-acre tract in Habersham County, Georgia.
Project Overview
- Main assembly hall (capacity 299 persons)
- Commercial kitchen (625 sq ft)
- Administrative offices and conference areas
- ADA-compliant facilities throughout
- Technology infrastructure (WiFi, security, A/V systems)
- 100+ space paved parking lot
Important Dates
Bid Deadline: All sealed bids must be received within 30 days of Feb 16th, 2026
Engineering Contact
J M Smith Engineering, LLC
155 Clarkesville Street, Cornelia, GA 30531
Phone: (706) 894-2331
Email: jmsmith@jmsmithengineering.com
All technical questions must be directed to the engineering firm.
Questions & Bid Submission
Contact House Committee Chair:
Email: keymackvfwga@gmail.com
Phone: (706) 491-0494
Mail Sealed Bids To:
Grant-Reeves VFW Post 7720
174 Cornelia Crossing Shopping Center
Cornelia, GA 30531
About Our Organization
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7720
EIN: 58-1047170
Status: 501(c)(19) Tax-Exempt Veterans Nonprofit Organization
We accept tax-deductible donations to support our mission of serving veterans and their families. Contact the Quartermaster for donation information.
Grant-Reeves VFW Post 7720 reserves the right to reject any and all bids. All contractors must be properly licensed and insured in the State of Georgia.
Documents
- 📄 Legal Notice (Newspaper Publication)
- 📄 Comprehensive RFP & Building Specifications
Utilities
- Soil sample test: PENDING
- Power tie in access: Smith Loop Road
- Paved dual access curb from Smith Loop Road
- naturalgas/propane/solar generator optional
- Sewer/septic: PENDING
- Well, water/County water: PENDING
Updates: 12/11/25
Update: 12/18/25
1/30/26 Update
2/2/26 Update: Amendment
Bricks for New Veteran Center
Purchasing a brick will help us with the construction costs of the new building. Bricks will be placed in a memory garden after the building is complete. Options available for inscription and instructions on submitting the form and payment included on the form above.