25-041-LH Electrical Vault Relocation (5/22/25)

Macon-Bibb County Procurement Department is seeking sealed bids for an Electrical Vault Relocation project at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport in Macon, Georgia. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) that requires comprehensive electrical infrastructure renovation, including demolition of the existing airfield electrical vault, construction of a new electrical vault building, installation of new vault equipment, and associated civil, electrical, and utility work. Key project deliverables include maintaining operational airport lighting circuits, installing temporary electrical vault and generator systems, modifying airfield lighting control systems, and completing site grading and drainage improvements. The bid is due on May 22, 2025, with a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for April 30, 2025, and a project completion timeline of 360 calendar days from the Construction Notice to Proceed. Technical questions must be submitted by May 9, 2025, with addenda to be issued by May 14, 2025. Bidders are required to submit a 5% bid bond and will need to provide 100% performance and payment bonds upon contract award. Liquidated damages are established at $1,000 per calendar day for project delays.

The procurement appears to encourage minority business participation, as evidenced by the inclusion of a Minority Participation Goal form in the bid documentation. Bidders must complete comprehensive qualification documents demonstrating financial stability, legal standing, and compliance with E-Verify requirements. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the project requires extensive coordination with utility companies and regulatory agencies including the FAA and Georgia Power. Bid documents are available free of charge through multiple platforms: Passero Associates website, Georgia Procurement Registry website, and Macon-Bibb County Procurement Active Solicitation website. Bidders must register as Planholders to receive addenda and contract notices. Payment will be made monthly on completed work, with the owner retaining up to 10% of the contract value. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the complexity of the project—involving electrical infrastructure, site improvements, and specialized airport systems—suggests a substantial investment in modernizing the Middle Georgia Regional Airport's electrical infrastructure.