2026-07 Traffic Control Supplies IFB

Habersham County Board of Commissioners in Georgia has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) 2026-07 for Traffic Control Supplies to establish a contract for ordering and delivery of traffic control equipment complying with Georgia Department of Transportation specifications and MUTCD standards. The procurement encompasses approximately 33 line items including reflective signs in various sizes ranging from 18" x 18" through 36" x 36", aluminum sign blanks, speed limit signs, chevron signs, street sign blanks, mesh signs, T-stands, LED warning lights with solar panels, school zone wireless units with radio equipment, and speed bumps, with estimated quantities ranging from 4 to 200 units across all items. All bidders must submit sealed proposals to the Habersham County Purchasing Department at 130 Jacobs Way, Suite 302, Clarksville, GA 30523, with written questions due by March 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST and sealed proposals due on March 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST; the tentative award date is April 1, 2026. Bidders must provide proof of liability insurance, worker's compensation insurance, Form W-9, an E-Verify compliance affidavit, an ACH/Direct Deposit Authorization Form, and certification that they have not filed for bankruptcy within the previous seven years, with Habersham County Government listed as an additional insured on applicable certificates. The initial contract term runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with two additional optional one-year renewal periods, though price increases on renewals cannot exceed 10% and must be mutually agreeable; the county reserves the right to cancel the contract with 60 days' written notice for unsatisfactory service, and all proposals are irrevocable offers valid for 90 calendar days.

The solicitation documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting eligibility to particular categories of organizations, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available materials. Habersham County is tax-exempt and will provide its Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Exemption upon request. The county prioritizes performance and compatibility standards over specific brand requirements, indicating willingness to accept approved or equal items and alternative designs that meet specifications for solar-powered beacons, flashing LED signs, controllers, software, and striped barricade designs. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the bid documents, though the county notes that all quantities listed are approximate and do not constitute a commitment to purchase. The county affirms its commitment to compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, ensuring all bidders receive equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability status.