26-034 RFP for General Contractor Middle Lighting on Practice Fields

Bibb County Public Schools in Georgia is soliciting proposals through RFP 26-034 for a qualified general contractor to design and install LED field lighting systems at six middle school practice facilities: Appling Middle School, Ballard-Hudson Middle School, Howard Middle School, Miller Middle School, Rutland Middle School, and Weaver Middle School. The scope of work requires installation of lighting systems meeting standard footcandle levels across playing areas with no safety concerns, utilizing LED technology with sustained light level guarantees, with separate pricing required for each location. Respondents must be licensed electricians in Georgia and provide firm pricing valid for 180 days from the proposal due date of March 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM EST via the Bonfire portal. The evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: cost (50 points), project timeline (20 points), experience (20 points), and company overview (10 points) for a total of 100 possible points. Key dates include a pre-bid meeting scheduled for March 10, 2026 at 9:30 AM EST, a deadline for written questions on March 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM EST, and board approval anticipated in April. The contract term is one year with four optional renewal periods, and all bidders must submit completed certification forms, affidavits, and proof of compliance with the district's terms and conditions.

Respondents must comply with nondiscrimination policies, drug-free workplace requirements, and minority business utilization goals as outlined by Bibb County Public Schools. Local labor provisions require at least 75 percent of the on-site workforce to reside in Bibb County and surrounding counties, which may present a preference for local contractors. Insurance requirements include worker's compensation coverage at statutory limits, employer's liability insurance of $100,000 per accident, and commercial general liability insurance of not less than $250,000 per occurrence. No incumbent vendor or current contractor is listed in the solicitation documents. While no specific budget or award value is provided in the available documentation, the scope involving lighting installation across six middle school facilities suggests a substantial project value, with final contract costs to be determined based on the evaluation of submitted proposals. The district reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to utilize the selected contractor for future expansion of the same project if needed.