26035-A Redwine Road Handrail Installation

Fayette County, Georgia issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) 26035-A for the installation of handrail on Redwine Road, with quotes accepted until 3:00 p.m. on October 8, 2025. The procurement involves two primary pay items: Class B concrete for approximately 47 linear feet between a header curb and retaining wall (estimated quantity 1.8 cubic yards) and galvanized steel pipe handrail, 2-inch round (estimated quantity 306 linear feet). Bidders must provide firm unit pricing for both concrete and handrail materials and installation, with detailed technical specifications provided in Exhibit B, which includes construction drawings and installation requirements for the handrail system. The project, identified as Project Number 230509 and designed by a Georgia Professional Engineer, requires contractors to demonstrate experience with structural installation work and the ability to meet specified construction standards. Two addenda were issued to modify and clarify the original solicitation terms and requirements, and bidders were required to acknowledge receipt of these addenda as part of their proposal submissions. All inquiries regarding the RFQ should be directed to Sherry White at swhite@fayettecountyga.gov.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged or small business enterprises. Four contractors submitted bids for the project by the October 8, 2025 deadline: Georgia Highway Cable Barrier LLC ($12,999.47), Stembridge Custom Metals, Inc. ($28,933.42), Amigo Fence & Stain ($43,722.67), and Martin-Robbins Fence Company, Inc. ($22,050.00). Unit prices for the concrete ranged from $350.00 to $2,028.72 per cubic yard, while unit prices for the galvanized steel pipe handrail ranged from $37.58 to $134.11 per linear foot. Georgia Highway Cable Barrier LLC submitted the lowest responsive bid at $12,999.47. No incumbent contractor information, existing infrastructure integration requirements, or technology compatibility issues were identified in the available solicitation documents.