2026-07. 2 Traffic Supplies

The Habersham County Board of Commissioners in Georgia is soliciting bids through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for traffic control supplies to be used by the county. The procurement encompasses 33 line items including STOP signs (30"x30", quantity 40), speed limit signs in multiple sizes, reflective chevron signs (24"x30", quantity 25), aluminum blanks, LED warning signs with solar panels, school zone wireless units equipped with 900MHz radios, speed bumps, and associated installation hardware. All supplies must comply with Georgia Department of Transportation specifications and be manufactured with 3M-HIP (high intensity prismatic) grade reflective material. Required qualifications include proof of liability insurance, workers' compensation insurance, and other coverage as mandated by Georgia law, with the county named as an additional insured; bidders must also submit a W-9 form, an E-Verify affidavit confirming O.C.G.A. 13-10-91 compliance, an ACH/Direct Deposit Authorization Form, and certification of non-bankruptcy status within the previous seven years. The contract period runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with two optional one-year renewal periods at potential price increases not exceeding 10 percent. Key deadlines include May 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST for proposal questions, May 12, 2026, by 2:00 PM EST for proposal submission to the Habersham County Purchasing Department at 130 Jacobs Way, Suite 302, Clarkesville, GA 30523, and a tentative award date of May 22, 2026. Sealed proposals must be delivered during business hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday) and constitute irrevocable 90-calendar-day offers.

The county encourages participation from minority business enterprises (MBE), female business enterprises (FBE), and small business enterprises (SBE), though no specific set-asides or restrictions limiting bidder eligibility are identified in the procurement documents. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the IFB. The county is tax-exempt and will provide its Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Exemption upon request, and reserves the right to cancel the contract with 60 days' written notice for unsatisfactory service. The Habersham County Board of Commissioners also reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, request supplementary information, or award contracts in multiple phases. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the available documentation. All submitted proposals become public records subject to Georgia's open records law.