2025027-BID2710 Washington Road Signal Upgrade

Columbia County is procuring a comprehensive Washington Road Signal Upgrade project through Bid #2025027-BID2710, targeting three key intersections along SR 104/Washington Road in Georgia. The procurement involves constructing traffic signal infrastructure at Ronald Reagan Drive/Sir Galahad Drive, Evans to Locks Road, and SR 383 North Belair Road, with extensive requirements for materials, equipment, and labor. The project encompasses installing steel strain poles, mast arms, traffic signal heads, pedestrian signals, fiber optic communications, and adaptive traffic control systems using Rhythm Engineering's InSync technology. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM E.T., with electronic bid submissions due by August 7, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, followed by a virtual bid opening at 2:00 PM EST the same day. The total contract schedule is 550 calendar days, with specific work restrictions during holidays, Masters Week, and peak traffic hours, and bidders must provide comprehensive documentation demonstrating technical capabilities to execute the complex signal upgrade project.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Two competitive bids were received, with NGT Group, LLC from Alpharetta, GA submitting the lowest bid of $2,527,982.89, and Reeves Construction Co. from Augusta, GA offering a higher bid of $3,022,842.00. The project requires contractors to have NPDES certification and provide performance and payment bonds, with a 5% retainage provision. Bidders must demonstrate expertise in traffic signal installations, including complex technological components such as CCTV systems, standby generators, and advanced networking equipment. The project will involve coordination with utility providers, including Georgia Power and local telecommunications companies, and the final award is pending approval from the Columbia County Board of Commissioners. While the exact budget range is not definitively stated, the bid results suggest the project is valued between $2.5 and $3.1 million.