26_267_ITB.pdf

Bid Item 26-267 Mobile Column Lift Replacement Bid Due: Wed, May 27, 2026 @ 11:00 a.m.

ITB Item #26-267 April 16, 2026

Mobile Column Lift Replacement

For

Augusta-Richmond County (herein “Augusta”) On behalf of the Augusta Transit Department

Located at 2844 Regency Blvd, Augusta, GA 30904

Bid Due: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 @ 11:00 a.m.

Andy Penick Director of Procurement

535 Telfair Street, Suite 605 Augusta, Georgia 30901

Invitation to Bid

Sealed bids will be received until Wednesday, May 27, 2026 @ 11:00 a.m. Bid openings are open to the public in the Procurement Department located at 535 Telfair Steet, Suite 605, Augusta, GA 30901, and via Teams: Meeting ID: 252 333 845 991 23; Passcode: QK6mV92L for furnishing:

Bid Item #26-267 Mobile Column Lift Replacement for Augusta, GA – Augusta Transit Department

No submittal will be accepted by email. All submittals must be received during our normal office hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days after bids have been opened.

Bid documents, and all Addenda, may be obtained on the Augusta, Georgia web site under the Procurement Department ARCBid (http://appweb2.augustaga.gov/NewARCBid/ARCBid.html), Euna OpenBids (https://network.demandstar.com) and Georgia Procurement Registry (https://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/gpr/index). Bid documents may be obtained at the office of the Augusta, GA Procurement Department, 535 Telfair Street – Suite 605, Augusta, GA 30901. Addenda will also be posted on the above listed website.

Optional Pre-bid conference will be held on Monday, May 11, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m. via Teams Meeting ID: 221 769 810 092 9 Passcode: Qc7V7CH6. Optional site visit. Please contact Dr. Oliver Page at (706) 823-4400 in advance for details.

Questions, request for clarifications or interpretations regarding this Bid must be submitted to the Procurement Department:

Augusta Procurement Department Attn: Jamye Mortley 535 Telfair Street - Suite 605 Augusta, Georgia 30901 Phone: 706-821-2422 Email: procbidandcontract@augustaga.gov

All request for clarifications or interpretations for this bid must be submitted in writing by electronic email to procbidandcontract@augustaga.gov to the Procurement Department on or before the close of Wednesday, May 13, 2026 by 5:00 P.M.

The local vendor preference program is applicable to this project.

Bidders are cautioned that acquisition of BID documents through any other source than the office of the Procurement Department is not advisable. Acquisition of BID documents from unauthorized sources places the bidder at the risk of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base his qualifications.

No bid will be accepted by email; all bids must be received by mail or hand delivered.

Publish:

Augusta Chronicle April 16, 23, 30, and May 7, 2026 mailto:procbidandcontract@augustaga.gov

PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT

ELECTRONIC TEAMS INFORMATION

The Augusta, Georgia Procurement Department conducts Public RFP, RFQ, and Bid Openings to award quality contracts for Augusta. Bidders may participate in our Public Openings via webcast or teleconference by following the instructions outlined below:

ELECTRONIC BID INSTRUCTIONS

Optional Pre-Bid Conference – Bid Item #26-267 Mobile Column Lift Replacement for Augusta, GA – Transit Department

Monday, May 11, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m.

TEAMS Meeting:

1. Go to https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting and enter meeting ID: 221 769 810 092 9

2. Password: Qc7V7CH6

Bid Opening – Bid Item #26-267 Mobile Column Lift Replacement for Augusta, GA – Transit Department

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 @ 11:00 a.m.

TEAMS Opening (optional):

1. Go to https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting and enter meeting ID: 252 333 845 991 23

2. Password: QK6mV92L

Bid openings are open to the public in the Procurement Department located at 535 Telfair Steet, Suite 605, Augusta, GA 30901

Revised 1/29/26 https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting https://zoom.us/join https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting https://zoom.us/join

INSTRUCTIONS TO SUBMIT

1.1 Purpose: The purpose of this document is to provide general and specific information for use by vendors in submitting a bid to supply Augusta, Georgia with equipment, supplies, and or services as listed above. All bids are governed by the Augusta, Georgia Code.

1.2 Viewing the Augusta Code: All bids are governed and awarded in accordance with the applicable federal and state regulations and the Augusta, Georgia Code. To view the Code visit Augusta’s website at www.augustaga.gov or http://www.augustaga.gov/index.aspx?NID=685 Guidelines & Procedures.

1.3 Compliance with laws: The Bidder shall obtain and maintain all licenses, permits, liability insurance, workman's compensation insurance and comply with any and all other standards or regulations required by federal, state or Augusta, Georgia statute, ordinances, and rules during the performance of any contract between the Bidder and Augusta, Georgia. Any such requirement specifically set forth in any contract document between the Bidder and Augusta, Georgia shall be supplementary to this section and not in substitution thereof.

1.4 Bids For All Or Part: Unless otherwise specified, County reserves The Right To make an award(s) for all Items, or categories, or specific line items, to one or more bidders. Bidder may restrict their bid to consideration in the aggregate by so stating but must name a unit price on each item submitted upon.

1.5 All protests shall be made in writing to:

Attn: Andy Penick Procurement Director

535 Telfair Street, Suite 605 Augusta, GA 30901 Email:procbidandcontract@augustaga.gov

1.6 Local Vendor Preference: The Local Vendor Preference policy shall only be applied to projects of one-hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) or less and only when the lowest local qualified bidder is within 10% or $10,000, whichever is less of the lowest non-local bidders.

1.7 Augusta, Georgia License Requirement: For further information contact the License and Inspection

Department @ 706 312-5050.

General Contractors’ License Number: If applicable, in accordance with O.C.G.A. §43-41, or be subjected to penalties as may be required by law.

Utility Contractor License Number: If applicable, in accordance with O.C.G.A. §43-14, or be subjected to penalties as may be required by law.

1.8 Terms of Contract: (Check where applicable)

[ ] (A) Annual Contract [X] (B) One time Purchase.

[ ] (C) Other

Revised 11/24/25 https://augustaga-my.sharepoint.com/personal/2019%20Bid%20Information/2015%20Bid%20Information/15-172A%20Temporary%20Staffing%20Services/www.augustaga.gov http://www.augustaga.gov/index.aspx?NID=685%20%20Guidelines%20&%20Procedures

NOTICE TO ALL VENDORS

ADHERE TO THE BELOW INSTRUCTIONS AND DO NOT SUBSTITUTE FORMS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:

Exhibit A is a consolidated document consisting of:

1. Business License Number Requirement (must be provided)

2. Acknowledgement of Addenda (must be acknowledged, if any)

3. Statement of Non-Discrimination

4. Non-Collusion Affidavit of Prime Bidder/Offeror

5. Conflict of Interest

6. Contractor Affidavit and Agreement (E-Verify User ID Number must be provided)

Exhibit A Must be Notarized & Two (2) Pages Must be returned with your submittal.

Business License Requirement: Bidder must be licensed in the Governmental entity for where they do the majority of their business. Your company’s business license number must be provided. If your Governmental entity (State or Local) does not require a business license, your company will be required to obtain an Augusta-Richmond County business license if awarded a contract. For further information contact the License and Inspection Department @ 706 312-5050.

Acknowledgement of Addenda: You Must acknowledge all Addenda. See Page 1 of Exhibit A.

E-Verify * User Identification Number (Company I.D.): Vendor must provide the E-Verify affidavit with their bid.

The city, each contractor, and each subcontractor have different roles and responsibilities in the E-Verify process. The city collects E-Verify affidavits from the contractor. The contractor collects E-Verify affidavits from its subcontractors. The subcontractors collect E-Verify affidavits from its sub-subcontractors. Independent contractors (those with no employees) do not need to supply E-Verify information. Instead, they will provide a driver’s license or state identification card from states on the “compliant” list created by the Georgia Attorney General. Those contractors and subcontractors that fill out the affidavits are responsible for the accuracy of the information. The city does not need to confirm that the E-Verify information is correct. The liability for incorrect information is on the contractor or subcontractor. NOTE: The authorization date can be found within the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Affidavit Verifying Status for Augusta Benefit Application (Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements Program) (Must Be Returned With Your Submittal) The successful vendor will submit the following forms to the Procurement Department no later than five (5) days after receiving the “Letter of Recommendation” (Vendor’s letter will denote the date forms are to be received)

1. Georgia Security and Immigration Subcontractor Affidavit

2. Non-Collusion Affidavit of Sub-Contractor

3. E-Verify MOU (Memorandum of Understanding)

Rev. 02/10/26

Exhibit A

Augusta, Georgia Procurement Department ATTN: Procurement Director 535 Telfair Street, Suite 605 Augusta, Georgia 30901

Name of Bidder: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Street Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip Code: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone: _______________________________________ Email: ____________________________________________________________

Where/How did you hear about this solicitation? __________________________________________________________________

Attach a copy of your Business License, W-9, and your General Contractor License.

If applicable, provide a copy of the following:

Utility Contractors License - MUST BE LISTED ON FRONT OF ENVELOPE

Acknowledgement of Addenda: (#1) ____: (#2) ____: (#3) ____: (#4) ____: (#5) ____: (#6) ____: (#7) ____: (#8) ____:

NOTE: CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX (ES) - ADD ADDITIONAL NUMBERS AS APPLICABLE

Statement of Non-Discrimination

The undersigned understands that it is the policy of Augusta, Georgia to promote full and equal business opportunity for all persons doing business with Augusta, Georgia. The undersigned covenants that we have not discriminated, on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, or ethnicity, with regard to prime contracting, subcontracting, or partnering opportunities.

The undersigned covenants and agrees to make good faith efforts to ensure maximum practicable participation of local small businesses on the proposal or contract awarded by Augusta, Georgia. The undersigned further covenants that we have completed truthfully and fully the required forms regarding good faith efforts and local small business subcontractor/supplier utilization.

The undersigned further covenants and agrees not to engage in discriminatory conduct of any type against local small businesses, in conformity with Augusta, Georgia’s Local Small Business Opportunity Program. Set forth below is the signature of an officer of the proposer/contracting entity with the authority to bind the entity.

The undersigned acknowledge and warrant that this Company has been made aware of understands and agrees to take affirmative action to provide such companies with the maximum practicable opportunities to do business with this Company;

That this promise of non-discrimination as made and set forth herein shall be continuing in nature and shall remain in full force and effect without interruption;

That the promises of non-discrimination as made and set forth herein shall be and are hereby deemed to be made as part of and incorporated by reference into any contract or portion thereof which this Company may hereafter obtain and;

That the failure of this Company to satisfactorily discharge any of the promises of nondiscrimination as made and set forth herein shall constitute a material breach of contract entitling Augusta, Georgia to declare the contract in default and to exercise any and all applicable rights remedies including but not limited to cancellation of the contract, termination of the contract, suspension and debarment from future contracting opportunities, and withholding and or forfeiture of compensation due and owing on a contract.

Non-Collusion of Prime Bidder

By submission of a proposal, the vendor certifies, under penalty of perjury, that to the best of its knowledge and belief:

(a) The prices in the proposal have been arrived at independently without collusion, consultation, communications, or agreement, for the purpose of restricting competition, as to any matter relating to such prices with any other vendor or with any competitor.

(b) Unless otherwise required by law, the prices which have been quoted in the proposal have not been knowingly disclosed by the vendor prior to opening, directly or indirectly, to any other vendor or to any competitor.

(c) No attempt has been made, or will be made, by the vendor to induce any other person, partnership, or corporation to submit or not to submit a proposal for the purpose of restricting competition. Collusions and fraud in proposal preparation shall be reported to the State of Georgia Attorney General and the United States Justice Department.

Conflict of Interest

By submission of a bid, the responding firm certifies, under penalty of perjury, that to the best of its knowledge and belief:

1. No circumstances exist which cause a Conflict of Interest in performing the services required by this BID, and

2. That no employee of the County, nor any member thereof, not any public agency or official affected by this BID, has any pecuniary interest in the business of the responding firm or his sub-consultant(s) has any interest that would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance related to this BID. By submission of a bid, the vendor certifies under penalty of perjury, that to the best of its knowledge and belief:

(a) The prices in the bid have been arrived at independently without collusion, consultation, communications, or agreement, for the purpose of restricting competition, as to any matter relating to such prices with any other vendor or with any competitor.

(b) Unless otherwise required by law, the prices which have been quoted in the bid have not knowingly been disclosed by the vendor prior to opening, directly or indirectly, to any other vendor or competitor.

c) No attempt has been made, or will be made, by the vendor to induce any other person, partnership, or cooperation to submit or not to submit a bid for the purpose of restricting competition. For any breach or violation of this provision, the County shall have the right to terminate any related contract or agreement without liability and at its discretion to deduct from the price, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, gift, payment, or consideration.

Contractor Affidavit and Agreement: Contractor Affidavit under O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b) (l)

GEORGIA E-Verify and Public Contracts: The Georgia E-Verify law requires contractors and all sub-contractors on Georgia public contract (contracts with a government agency) for the physical performance of services over $2,499 in value to enroll in E-Verify, regardless of the number of employees. They may be exempt from this requirement if they have no employees and do not plan to hire employees for the purpose of completing any part of the public contract. Certain professions are also exempt. All requests for proposals issued by a city must include the contractor affidavit as part of the requirement for their bid to be considered.

The undersigned contractor ("Contractor") executes this Affidavit to comply with O.C.G.A § 13-10-91 related to any contract to which Contractor is a party that is subject to O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91 and hereby verifies its compliance with O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91, attesting as follows:

a) The Contractor has registered with, is authorized to use, and uses the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify, or any subsequent replacement program;

b) The Contractor will continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the contract period, including any renewal or extension thereof;

c) The Contractor will notify the public employer in the event the Contractor ceases to utilize the federal work authorization program during the contract period, including renewals or extensions thereof;

d) The Contractor understands that ceasing to utilize the federal work authorization program constitutes a material breach of Contract;

e) The Contractor will contract for the performance of services in satisfaction of such contract only with subcontractors who present an affidavit to the Contractor with the information required by O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(a), (b), and (c);

f) The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that this Affidavit shall be incorporated into any contract(s) subject to the provisions of O.C.G.A. § 13-10- 91 for the project listed below to which Contractor is a party after the date hereof without further action or consent by Contractor..

For additional information or to enroll your company, visit the State of Georgia website:

https://www.e-verify.gov/employers/enrolling-in-e-verify

Federal Work Authorization User Identification Number: E-VERIFY REQUIRED FOR ALL CONTRACTS OVER $2,499.00

** (E-Verify Number) _______________________________________________

Name of Public Employer

I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed on _____________________________, 20________ in ___________________ (City), ______________ (State).

Signature of Authorized Officer or Agent Printed Name and Title of Authorized Officer or Agent

NOTARY COMMISSIONING

Subscribed and sworn before me on this _______ day of ____________________________, 20_______

Notary Public My Commission Expires: NOTARY SEAL

The undersigned further agrees to submit a notarized copy of Exhibit A, and any required documentation noted as part of the Augusta, Georgia Board of Commissions specifications which govern this process. In addition, the undersigned agrees to submit all required forms for any subcontractor(s) as requested and or required. I further understand that my submittal will be deemed non-compliant if any part of this process is violated.

You Must Complete and Return the two (2) pages of Exhibit A with Your Submittal. Document Must Be Notarized.

Revised 11/24/25 http://gma.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0yMjUwOTU1JnA9MSZ1PTUxODY3MTg3MiZsaT0yMTQ3NjI3Nw/index.html https://www.e-verify.gov/employers/enrolling-in-e-verify

Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program

Affidavit Verifying Status for Augusta, Georgia Benefit Application By executing this affidavit under oath, as an applicant for an Augusta, Georgia Business License or Occupation Tax Certificate, Alcohol License, Taxi Permit, Contract, or other public benefit as reference in O.C.G.A.

Section 50-36-1, I am stating the following with respect to my bid for an Augusta, Georgia contract for

[ITB Project Number and Project Name]

[Print/Type: Name of natural person applying on behalf of individual, business, corporation, partnership, or other private entity]

[Print/Type: Name of business, corporation, partnership, or other private entity]

1.) _________ I am a citizen of the United States.

2.) _________ I am a legal permanent resident 18 years of age or older.

3.) _________ I am an otherwise qualified alien (8 § USC 1641) or nonimmigrant under the Federal

Immigration and Nationality Act (8 USC 1101 et seq.) 18 years of age or older and lawfully present in the United States. * In making the above representation under oath, I understand that any person who knowingly and willfully makes a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation in an affidavit shall be guilty of a violation of Code Section 16-10-20 of the Official Code of Georgia.

Signature of Applicant

Printed Name

*Alien Registration Number for Non-Citizens

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME ON THIS THE ___________ DAY OF ______________, 20____

Notary Public

My Commission Expires: _______________________________ NOTARY SEAL

Note: THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED WITH YOUR SUBMITTAL

REV. 11/24/25

TRADE SECRET STATUS AFFIDAVIT

Augusta, Georgia

All documents, data, letters and generated information received by Augusta, Georgia constitutes a “public record” and is subject to disclosure under the Georgia Open Records Act ("GORA"). O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 et seq. However, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72(a)(34), "[an] entity submitting records containing trade secrets that wishes to keep such records confidential under this paragraph shall submit and attach to the records an affidavit affirmatively declaring that specific information in the records constitute trade secrets pursuant to Article 27 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 [O.C.G.A. § 10-1-760 et seq.].

O.C.G.A. § 10-1-761(4) defines “Trade secret" as “…information, without regard to form, including, but not limited to, technical or nontechnical data, a formula, a pattern, a compilation, a program, a device, a method, a technique, a drawing, a process, financial data, financial plans, product plans, or a list of actual or potential customers or suppliers which is not commonly known by or available to the public and which information:

A. Derives economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to, and not being readily ascertainable by proper means by, other persons who can obtain economic value from its disclosure or use; and

B. Is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy.”

Therefore, the records listed below and attached hereto, that were submitted with _______________________response to Augusta, Georgia Request for Proposal, Request for Quote, or Request for Qualified Contractor ______________are marked confidential pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 10-1-761(4):

• (List specific information that the supplier wishes to withhold and how that information constitutes a trade secret)

• Additional trade secret information requested to be withheld

• Your company is requested to send a redacted copy of your submittal.

Under penalty of perjury, acknowledging that O.C.G.A. §16-10-71 provides a penalty of a fine of up to $1,000 and potential imprisonment of one to five years, I attest that the specific information in the records listed above constitutes trade secrets pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 10-1-761(4), and request that Augusta, Georgia not disclose this protected information under the Georgia Open Records Act ("GORA").

Signature:

[Signatory Name in Print] [Signatory’s Title] [Company Name]

_______________________________ Date: ______________________________________ [Signatory’s Title]

Subscribed and sworn before me on this _______ day of ____________________________, 20_______

Notary Public

My Commission Expires: ___________________________________ NOTARY SEAL

RETURN FORM ONLY IF APPLICABLE.

Revised 11/24/2025

EXCEPTION SHEET

If the commodity (ies) and/or services proposed in the response to this bid is in anyway different from that contained in this bid, the bidder is responsible to clearly identify by specification section number, all such differences in the space provided below. Otherwise, it will be assumed that bidder(s) offer is in total compliance with all aspects of the bid.

Below are the exceptions to the stated specifications:

Signature

Date

Company

Title

Return with submittal if the commodity and/or services proposed in the response to this bid are in any way different from that contained in the specifications.

Local Vendor Registration Form

(a) Augusta, Georgia encourages the use of local suppliers of goods, services and construction products whenever possible.

Augusta, Georgia also vigorously supports the advantages of an open competitive market place. Nothing in this Section shall be interpreted to mean that Augusta, Georgia Administrator or Procurement Director are restricted in any way from seeking formal bids or proposals from outside the Augusta market area.

(b) The Local Vendor Preference policy shall only be applied to projects of one-hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) or less and only when the lowest local qualified bidder is within 10% or $10,000, whichever is less of the lowest non-local bidders. The lowest local qualified bidder will be allowed to match the bid of the lowest non-local bidder and, if matched, the lowest local qualified bidder will be awarded the contract.

Please Check Criteria (Subparagraph “e” of the AUGUSTA, GA. CODE)

Yes No 1. Has had a fixed office or distribution point in and having a street address within the geographic limits of Richmond County, Georgia for at least six (6) months immediately prior to the issuance of the request for bids or quotes by Augusta; and

Yes No

2. Holds any business license required by the AUGUSTA, GA. CODE; and

Yes No 3. Employs at least one full-time employee, or two part-time employees whose primary residence is within the geographic limits of Richmond County, Georgia or if the business has no employees, the business shall be at least fifty percent (50%) owned by one or more persons whose primary residence is within the geographic limits of Richmond County, Georgia.

(c) Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to mean that the Augusta, Georgia Administrator or Commission may decline to follow the provisions of O.C.G.A. §§ 36-91-1 through 36-91-95, Public Works Contracts. O.C.G.A. § 36-91-22 requires that all Augusta, Georgia public works contracts of one-hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) or more, as defined therein, be publicly advertised before letting out the contract to the lowest bidder. Further, nothing in this section shall be interpreted to mean Augusta, Georgia Administrator or Board of Commissioners may decline to follow the provisions of the AUGUSTA, GA. CODE requiring public advertising before letting certain contracts.

Term. The certification as a local bidder shall expire two (2) years from the date of the approval of the application. Following the expiration date, a business is no longer a local bidder. An eligible bidder must submit a new application for certification as a local bidder to the Procurement Director and establish that it continues to meet the requirements contained in subparagraph (e) (See Criteria above) of this section in order to receive a bid preference on eligible local projects. Please review the Augusta Code in its entirety at www.augustaga.gov.

Company Name

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Phone # Fax #:

Owner’s Name:

Owner’s Signature:

Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of , 20

Notary Signature

Notary Public: (Print Name)

County: State:

Commission Expires:

NOTARY SEAL

Rev. 12/11/2013

VIN:

Expiration Date:

(For Internal Use Only) http://www.augustaga.gov/

Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Program Ordinance Requirements Notice To All Bidders (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY) Shall apply to ALL Bids regardless of the dollar amount In accordance with the Commission Action on 7/25/24 and the adoption of Ordinance No. 7945 Chapter 10C of the AUGUSTA, GA, CODE, Contractors agree to collect and maintain all records necessary to Augusta, Georgia to evaluate the effectiveness of its Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Program and to make such records available to Augusta, Georgia upon request. The requirements of the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Program can be found at www.augustaga.gov. In accordance with AUGUSTA, GA. CODE, Contractors shall report to Augusta, Georgia the total dollars paid to each subcontractor, vendor, or other business on each contract, and shall provide such payment affidavits, regarding payment to subcontractors, if any as required by Augusta, Georgia. Such utilization reports shall be in the format specified by the Director of Compliance and shall be submitted at such times as required by Augusta, Georgia. Required forms can be found at www.augustaga.gov. If you need assistance completing a form or filing information, please contact the M/WBE Program office at (706) 821-2406. Failure to provide such reports withing the time period specified by Augusta, Georgia shall entitle Augusta, Georgia to exercise any of the remedies set forth, including, but not limited to, withholding payment from the Contractor and/or collecting liquidated damages.

SHALL APPLY TO PROJECTS IN EXCESS OF $300,000

Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Program (Continued) Sec. 1-10-138. Race and Gender-Conscious Efforts Contract-by-Contract Subcontractor Goals The City, through the Goal Setting Committee (GSC), will set specific, separate percentage-based MBE and WBE subcontracting goals on a contract-by contract basis for Prime contracts in Construction, Architecture & Engineering, Professional Services, and Other Services valued in excess of $300,000. The City shall establish such goals based upon the type of contract, the type of subcontracting work that will be required, and the availability of M/WBE firms to perform the work for that specific contract.

The GSC shall not establish subcontracting goals on contracts where (a) there are no subcontracting opportunities identified for the contract; or (b) there are not at least three (3) MBE and/or WBE firms that are available and capable to perform a CUF for the overall subcontracting opportunities on the contract.

Good Faith Efforts (GFE) Requirements and Guidance

1. Achievement of subcontracting goals or documentation of Good Faith Efforts applies to every Contract for which such goals are established. The Bidder shall submit a compliance plan detailing its achievement of the goals or its Good Faith Efforts to meet the goals. The compliance plan shall be due at the time set out in the solicitation documents.

2. When a Bidder cannot achieve the goals, its compliance plan shall document its GFE to achieve the goals.

The Director of Compliance will determine whether the Bidder has made such GFE.

Bid Documents All bid documents shall require bidders or proponents to submit with their bid the following written documents, statements, or forms, which shall be made available by the Procurement Department.

• Proposed Letter of Intent MBE/WBE.

• Proposed MBE/WBE Utilization Plan.

• Documentation of Good Faith Efforts Form (in the event the bidder will not meet the MBE and

WBE goals).

Failure to submit the above documentation shall result in the bid being declared non-responsive.

Sec. 1-10-154.Exceptions In accordance with § 1-10-8, on federally funded projects or contracts, the M/WBE Program shall only be utilized when authorized by the applicable federal (and/or Georgia) laws, regulations, and conditions relating to that project or contract. To the extent that there are any conflicts between any such laws, regulations, or conditions and the provisions of the M/WBE Program, the federal (and/or Georgia) guidance shall control.

NOTE: All forms should be submitted in a separate, sealed envelope, labeled M/WBE Forms, Company’s Name & Bid number

For questions and or additional information, please contact:

Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program 535 Telfair Street, Suite 530 Augusta, Georgia 30901

(706) 821-2406 mwbe@augustaga.gov

Website: https://www.augustaga.gov/83/Disadvantaged-Business-Enterprise

Revised 4/1/2026 http://www.augustaga.gov/ http://www.augustaga.gov/ mailto:mwbe@augustaga.gov https://www.augustaga.gov/83/Disadvantaged-Business-Enterprise

INVITATION TO BID:

Augusta, GA (hereinafter referred to as the “Owner”) intends to select a vendor to provide a Mobile Column Lift for the Augusta Transit Department. Your submittal should respond to, and be based on, the information included in this Invitation to Bid.

Bids will be received by the Augusta Commission, (hereinafter called the "Owner"), at the office of the Procurement Director, 535 Telfair Street, Room 605, Augusta, GA until Wednesday, May 27, 2026 @ 11:00 a.m., and then, at said office, publicly opened and read aloud. Your submittal must be submitted in a sealed package and labeled with vendor’s name and the name of the project for "Bid Item #26-267 Mobile Column Lift Replacement” for Augusta, GA. You are required to submit one (1) marked unbound original, one (1) electronic copy of your bid. No bid will be accepted by email; all must be received by mail or hand delivered.

The bids will be opened publicly. Opening can be viewed via TEAMS Meeting ID:

252 333 845 991 23; Passcode: QK6mV92L.

If the bid is forwarded by mail, or other second party delivery service, the sealed envelope containing the bid must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to:

Andy Penick, Procurement Director Augusta Procurement Department 535 Telfair Street - Room 605 Augusta, Georgia 30901

Bid Packages may be obtained at the Augusta Procurement Department, at the address listed above. All submittals must be received during our normal office hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The Bid Package contains provisions required for the specifications. All firms responding are cautioned to read this information carefully for understanding and request clarification from Augusta on any questions pertaining to this request.

Optional pre-bid conference will be held on Monday, May 11, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m. at Augusta Procurement Department/ 535 Telfair St., Suite 605/Augusta, GA 30901 and via Teams: Meeting ID: 221 769 810 092 9 Passcode: Qc7V7CH6. Site visit is optional. Please contact Dr. Oliver Page at 706-823-4400 in advance if interested.

All questions must be submitted in writing by email to procbidandcontract@augustaga.gov to the office of the Procurement Department by Wednesday, Wednesday, May 13, 2026 @ 5:00 P.M.

No bid will be accepted by email; all must be received by mail or hand delivered. All submittals must be received during our normal office hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. No deliveries will be accepted prior to 8:30 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m., as the building is closed to the public and delivery services outside of these hours.

All bids must be made on the required Bid Form. All blank spaces for bid prices must be filled in with ink or typewritten, and the form must be fully completed and executed when submitted.

Failure to provide all of the requested information may cause the bid to be rejected as non-responsive. An official authorized to bind the firm to the terms and provisions of the bid must sign the bid form.

All interested firms are required to meet Federal, State and Local laws and regulations.

The Owner may waive any informalities or minor defects or reject any and all bids. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of bids or authorized postponement thereof. Any bid received after the time and date specified shall not be considered.

No bids may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days after bids have been opened, pending the execution of contract with the successful bidder. Should there be reasons why the Contract cannot be awarded within the specified period; the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the Owner and the bidder.

After bids have been submitted, the bidder shall not assert that there was a misunderstanding concerning the nature of the work to be done.

The party to whom the contract is awarded will be issued a Notice of Award. Should there be reasons why the Notice to Award cannot be issued the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the Owner and the Contractor.

The Owner may make such investigations as he deems necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work and the bidder shall furnish to the Owner all such information and data for this purpose as the Owner may request. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by or investigation of such bidder fails to satisfy the Owner that such bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Agreement and complete the work contemplated therein.

A conditional bid will not be accepted. Award will be made as a whole to one bidder.

The Owner reserves the right to consider bids or modification thereof received at any time before the award is made if such action is in the interest of the Owner.

Each bidder is responsible for reading and being thoroughly familiar with the specifications. The failure or omission of any bidder to do any of the foregoing shall in no way relieve any bidder from any obligation in respect to his bid.

The Owner will not be liable for any costs incurred by any firm prior to receiving the Notice of Award.

SECTION ONE

Bidder will denote check mark in block on left to indicate agreement with statement.

1.00 GENERAL INFORMATION

[ ] 1.01 All equipment furnished will be subject to the approval of the Augusta Commission, Administrator, Finance Director, and Transit Director.

[ ] 1.02 Specification information point of contact is Mr. Andy Penick, Procurement Director.

All questions must be submitted in writing, by email to procbidandcontract@augustaga.gov to the office of the Procurement Department no later than Wednesday, May 13, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m.

[ ] 1.03 Bid prices must be guaranteed for a minimum of ninety (90) days unless noted in other sections.

[ ] 1.04 Bidder is not an employee of Augusta, Georgia, a political subdivision of the State of

Georgia, or it’s subordinate departments.

2.00 SELECTION OF SUCCESSFUL BIDDER

[ ] 2.01 Data obtained from the actual field performance of equipment currently utilized either by various Augusta Departments or other Agencies/Departments with which Augusta exchanges information will also be considered in the selection of a successful bidder.

[ ] 2.02 All warranties, expressed or implied, must be submitted in writing and will become a part of the vendor’s formal bid offering.

[ ] 2.03 The evaluation of the equipment field demonstration, component warranties, and delivery schedules may be an additional determining factor in the acceptance/rejection of all equipment considered for purchase.

[ ] 2.04 Warranties offered by equipment manufacturers for the replacement and installation of component parts may be evaluated by the user and servicing departments.

[ ] 2.05 In the event that the successful bidder’s manufacturer is on strike at the time of the award of the bid, Augusta reserves the option to accept the first acceptable bid from a vendor whose manufacturer is not on strike.

[ ] 2.06 The successful bidder shall have been housed in a permanent building structure as current commercial business for a minimum of three (3) consecutive years. Total time representing bidded item also must be a minimum of three (3) consecutive years unless otherwise approved by the city of Augusta.

[ ] 2.07 The successful bidder will ensure that Augusta has access to all current and future Technical Bulletins pertaining to the selected equipment.

[ ] 2.08 Bidders are requested to acknowledge in writing receipt of any addendums to bid specifications.

THIS FORM MUST BE TURNED IN WITH YOUR SUBMITTAL

[ ] 2.09 In some instances a product demonstration by the proposing vendor may be required.

The vendor is expected to demonstrate an exact replica of the bidded item at a time and location determined by the city of Augusta and bidding vendor. Failure to provide requested demonstration may result in loss of bid award upon determination by the city of Augusta.

[ ] 2.10 Past Performance: Vendor’s past performance shall be taken into consideration in the evaluation and award of this solicitation.

3.00 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS

[ ] 3.01 All bidded equipment shall be 2026 model unless otherwise specified. The body, finish, and fittings shall be of a model that has not been used as a demonstrator or for any other service, and shall be factory standard in all respects, not in conflict with specific requirements (Augusta reserves the right to procure units used as a demonstrator or for any other service, if in the best interest of the city).

[ ] 3.02 The design of the equipment must be such that it does not hamper or restrict subsequent installation and use of emergency/safety equipment. The driver's compartment width and seat-to-dash panel space requirements must be adequate to permit the safe, comfortable, and effective operation, to the satisfaction of the city.

[ ] 3.03 All bidders are required to submit a complete copy of the manufacturer’s specifications for the bidded item to confirm compliance of all specification requirements in bid packet.

[ ] 3.04 All standard equipment is to appear on the equipment as listed in the manufacturer’s brochure.

[ ] 3.05 All bid pricing will be submitted in even dollars. Any bids submitted in both dollars and cents will automatically be lowered to the next even dollar amount.

[ ] 3.06 In the event of erroneous or conflicting bid specifications, it will be the bidder’s responsibility to notify the city of such discrepancies. Any equipment provided to the city by the successful bidder, which does not meet the city’s requirements due to the above conditions and notification was not made, may be rejected at the discretion of the city.

[ ] 3.07 Bidder must furnish a completed Bill of Sale; Certificate of Origin and MV1 form (if required). For all title and invoice information, bidder must contact Augusta Transit Department at 706-821-1818 prior to any equipment delivery.

[ ] 3.08 Training is to be offered at no cost to the city. The successful bidder is required to ensure the opportunity for future placement of Augusta service personnel to attend any local training/instruction, at the dealer’s place of business, for equipment maintenance and repair. Augusta shall have access to review, at no cost, all training aids at the dealership’s place of business, by appointment.

[ ] 3.09 Dealer must have access to information regarding all specialized tools and equipment needed for the repair of the equipment, if called for by the manufacturer, for review by Augusta service personnel.

THIS FORM MUST BE RETURNED WITH YOUR SUBMITTAL

4.00 WARRANTY

[ ] 4.01 Warranty is to be the standard manufacturer's warranty as supplied with all equipment sold by manufacturer.

[ ] 4.02 Warranty work will be performed at a dealership in the area in which the equipment is assigned.

[ ] 4.03 All warranty card(s) are to be delivered to Transit Department.

[ ] 4.04 If any equipment components are substituted or changed after bid is awarded, the manufacturer for the substitution part, must warranty any component deviations with the same or better warranty initiated at the time of the bid.

[ ] 4.05 Component change notification must be sent to Transit Department and the appropriate City Department prior to the component change or delivery of the equipment.

5.00 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

[ ] 5.01 Bidders are required to submit, at the time of the bid, a delivery schedule of the equipment based on the bidder’s best knowledge of the conditions and manufacturing dates of the manufacturer. Should the delivery not be completed on or before the time stipulated, it is mutually agreed by and between the successful bidder and the city of Augusta.

[ ] 5.01a A delay in delivery would seriously affect the public and the operation of Augusta departments. Should the successful bidder be obstructed or delayed in the work required to be done herewith by changes in the work or by any default, act, or omission of Augusta, or by strikes, fires, acts of God. or by the inability to obtain materials, equipment, or labor due to Federal Government restrictions arising out of the defense or war program, then the time of completion shall be extended for such periods as may be agreed upon by Augusta and the successful bidder.

[ ] 5.01b If the bidder fails to provide delivery of the unit on or before the date specified by the bidder, and none of the subjects have been addressed in the previous paragraph, Augusta has the right to either cancel the purchase order or charge a per diem penalty, after hearing evidence to the reasons for such delay and making a finding as to the cause of same.

6.00 DELIVERY

[ ] 6.01 The equipment delivered to Augusta by the successful bidder will have the dealer preparation service work normally performed by the dealer completed before delivery.

[ ] 6.02 Equipment, upon delivery, will be ready for operations.

[ ] 6.03 Cost of delivery must be included in bid.

[ ] 6.04 Delivery site of the equipment will be to:

Augusta Transit Department 2844 Regency Blvd, Augusta, GA 30904 706-821-1818 or as directed by Transit Department.

Successful bidders must contact the Transit Department prior to any delivery.

[ ] 6.05 Delivery will be made between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Monday through

Friday, excluding the City’s recognized holidays.

SECTION TWO

SPECIFICATIONS FOR: Rotary MCHM419 Flex Max - 75,200 lb. AUTOMOTIVE LIFT INSTITUTE (ALI) Certified Wireless Mobile Column Lift (Set of 4), OR APPROVED EQUIVALENT

1.00 BIDDER INSTRUCTIONS

1.01 Bidders will use area in parenthesis provided at left margin; a check mark therein will be considered by Augusta as indication that bidders are meeting or exceeding that portion of the specification. For any questions, contact Russell Sanders.

1.02 Any deviations of specifications are to be noted by the bidder to right of specification form under “Bidder’s Exceptions”. Price will include delivery and setup to Augusta Transit Department.

1.03 Order quantity for Mobile Column Lift Replacement for this model year is for one unit.

2.00 WARRANTY

2.01 State warranty coverage and length _________________________________________________

3.00 NAME BRAND OR EQUIVALENT

3.01 Equal products by anything other than the specified manufacturer must be approved by the owner in advance. It is the responsibility of the firm to demonstrate that their product is equal in quality and performance.

4.00 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:

• Lifts each must have a minimum of 18,000 pounds of lifting capacity using hydraulic operation

• Must meet ALCTC Standards for lift construction and validation.

• Must be fully mobile using wireless operation/remote control lifting.

• Must have adjustable carriages and retractable wheels.

• Must have a heavy-duty safety lock with increments of no more than 2-1/2 inches; continuous, gravity driven locking system that remains engaged even when the column is turned off.

• High resolution easy to use operational controls, preferably color touch screen control box on each column

• Control indicator must include lifting height, lowering speed, and battery status.

• Must have the capability to synchronize the lifting actions with minimal height differential, even where the distribution of the vehicle weight is extremely uneven.

• Must include heavy-duty tow dolly.

• Built in multi-stage onboard charging system (110V)

• Batteries (24V DC) must ne included in the purchase price.

• Easy to read integrated weight gauges.

• Adjustable pick-up forks with a minimum length of fourteen (14) inches with a mechanical lock.

• Must be able to accommodate dual wheels and tire rim widths from a minimum radius 9” to maximum 24”

• Spring loaded steering and braking

• Rubber-coated steel wheels

• Readily available spare parts.

• Must be user configurable, for individual user settings, and protection against unauthorized use.

• Automatic overload protection.

• Adjustable lowering speed.

• Automatic stop at the highest position.

• Environmentally friendly benefits.

• Inverted hydraulic cylinder rod

• ANSI/ALI-ALCTV Certified, NEMA4 Certified Electrical System

REQUIRED OPTIONS

• Wireless operation/remote control lifting

BIDDER OFFER

MOBILE COLUMN LIFT REPLACEMENT OR APPROVED EQUAL

YEAR: MAKE: MODEL:

PRICE: _

Price is to include all options and freight charges.

PROPOSED DELIVERY TIME: __

BID SUBMITTED BY:

NAME:

COMPANY:

ADDRESS:

CITY/STATE:

TELEPHONE:

EMAIL: __________________________________________________________________________

SIGNATURE:

By signing this document, the bidder is stating that he or she is not an employee of Augusta, Georgia.

AUGUSTA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS

Local Small Business Program Preference

The Local Small Business Program provides for Local Small Business Program Preference on all applicable Augusta, Georgia procurements between $101,000 and $300,000 in value.

The Local Small Business Program Preferences for this procurement is:

Waived

There must be a minimum of three (3) certified firms in the Local Small Business Program that can provide the service or product, as specified by the user department, for the LSBP Preference to be considered. As a result of not meeting the minimum service/product requirement, the LSBP Preference is waived for this solicitation.

NO RESPONSE LETTER

Please submit by response due date

Bid Item #26-267 Mobile Column Lift Replacement Due:

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 @ 11:00 a.m.

To: Augusta, Georgia - Procurement Department

This is to certify that ________________________________________, will not be submitting a response to the above referenced solicitation document prepared by Augusta Procurement Department.

Reason(s) for No Submission:

___ Unavailability of required resources

___ Prior commitments

___ Inadequate anticipated funding Level

___ Project Duration

___ Potential conflict of interest

___ Duplication of ongoing effort

___ Other (please explain)

Authorized Representative:

Name: ___________________________________________________________________________

Title: ____________________________________________________________________________

Signature: ________________________________________________________________________

Date: _____/ _____/ 20____