Benton Boulevard Intersection Signalization

This is an Invitation to Bid issued by the City of Pooler, Georgia for the Benton Boulevard Intersection Signalization project, a traffic infrastructure improvement initiative located in Chatham County. The procurement encompasses comprehensive demolition and removal services including four existing traffic signs, approximately 513 square feet of sidewalk, 71 linear feet of curb, 45 linear feet of curb and gutter, 178 square feet of traffic island, 14 square feet of tactile paving, and 161 linear feet of pavement stripping. Installation deliverables include five concrete ADA ramps, 14 linear feet of 18-inch normal curb and gutter, 37 square yards of heavy-duty asphalt pavement, 1,783 linear feet of 8-inch thermoplastic crosswalk striping, 243 linear feet of 4-inch thermoplastic skip striping, 114 linear feet of 4-inch thermoplastic solid striping, 142 linear feet of 24-inch thermoplastic stop bar, three GDOT Type 3 thermoplastic turn arrows, street signage, 1,125 linear feet of 2-inch conduit, 244 linear feet of 6-inch directional bore, and complete traffic signal and control box systems ready for operation at the intersection of Benton Boulevard and West Mulberry Boulevard/Towne Center Drive. Qualified bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of municipal work experience in drainage improvements and canal maintenance. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM at City of Pooler City Hall, 100 US Highway 80, Pooler, Georgia 31322 (restricted to official plan holders only). Sealed bids are due on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM at the same location, where they will be publicly opened and read. Bidding documents must be purchased through Clayton Digital Reprographics at www.cdrepro.com by accessing DFS Public, with technical support available at (912) 681-3700.

Bid submissions must include insurance certificates meeting specified coverage limits, a 5% bid bond from a surety authorized to conduct business in Georgia (in bond, certified check, or cashier's check form), and a non-collusion affidavit. The contractor will be responsible for providing all on-site traffic control and offsite disposal of demolished or removed items and debris. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the procurement documents. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or budget ranges are identified in the available information. The City of Pooler reserves the right to waive informalities, reject any or all bids, evaluate bids on their merit, accept portions of bids, select any bid deemed in the City's best interest, and add to or delete from the contract after award.