2025-01 - Downtown Historic Monument Sign Installation

The state and local contract opportunity is a procurement for the Downtown Historic Monument Sign Installation project, issued by the Tifton Downtown Development Authority and City of Tifton in Terrell County, Georgia. The project involves comprehensive infrastructure and landscape improvements along S.R. 7/US 41, specifically between Forrest and Fulwood roads. Key deliverables include demolition of existing base, pavement, and curb & gutter, followed by installation of new curb and gutter, fill material, irrigation systems, sod, and signage. The project has a strict timeline, requiring substantial completion within 90 consecutive calendar days and total contract close-out within 120 consecutive calendar days. Sealed bids are due by 11:00 AM on February 7, 2025, at 130 1st St E, Tifton, GA 31794, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for January 24, 2025, at 1606 Whiddon Mill Road. Bidders must submit a bid bond or certified cashier's check for 10% of the bid amount and be Pre-Qualified Georgia Department of Transportation Contractors or Registered Subcontractors.

Contractors must participate in the E-Verify program and submit an Affidavit of Compliance with O.C.G.A. 13-10-91, indicating potential restrictions on participating organizations. Bidding documents are available from Watkins & Associates for a non-refundable fee of $300, and the winning contractor must provide performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract value. While specific award value ranges are not explicitly stated, the project is funded by the Downtown Development Authority and City of Tifton. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation. The procurement appears to be a comprehensive public infrastructure improvement project targeting downtown area enhancement, with a focus on roadside aesthetics and functionality. Potential bidders should carefully review all documentation and ensure compliance with the specified requirements, including contractor registration and verification conditions.