202508FEMAPSP

McDuffie County is soliciting sealed bids for damage repairs related to Hurricane Helene at five locations, including Pitt Street Park, through an Invitation to Bid procurement process. The contract opportunity, identified as 202508FEMAPSP, requires specific technical services for field light replacement, including a crane with a 14-ton capacity and 65-foot extension boom. The project scope involves electrical services with one electrician technician and two laborers working over two days to reset light positions, utilizing a boom or spider lift with a 50-60 foot reach. Bid specifications can be obtained from the county website (www.thomson-mcduffie.gov) or by contacting Lori Ducey at 706-597-2383. The bid submission deadline is September 17, 2025, at 2 p.m., with bids to be received at the McDuffie County Finance Department. The county will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, reserving the right to reject any or all bids and waive technicalities. Bidders are not required to submit bids for all five locations, providing flexibility in proposal submissions.

While the solicitation documents do not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, the bid process appears open to qualified contractors capable of meeting the technical requirements. The project involves concrete work, electrical services, and specialized equipment operation, suggesting potential barriers to entry for smaller or less-equipped firms. No incumbent vendors are specifically identified in the available documentation. The estimated project budget is not explicitly stated, though the detailed technical requirements and multi-site scope suggest a moderate-sized infrastructure repair contract. The project is located in McDuffie County, Georgia, and is specifically focused on repairing hurricane-related damage to public park infrastructure. Interested bidders should carefully review the complete bid specifications and ensure they can meet the technical and operational requirements, including providing a crane, electrical technicians, laborers, and appropriate lifting equipment for light repositioning.