Bid Ref. #25-051R Turnout Gear Lockers

The City of Albany, Georgia has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Bid Reference No. 25-051R to procure and install turnout gear lockers for eleven fire stations within the Albany Fire Department. The procurement involves removing existing lockers and installing 165 wall-mounted steel lockers, each measuring 24"W x 20"D x 72"H in red color, with specific requirements including one hanger per locker, top and bottom shelves, back panels, and nameplates. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for May 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with final bids due on June 4, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. The contract duration is sixty calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with potential liquidated damages of $50 per day for late completion. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness, responsibility, and lowest total bid, with a mandatory 5% bid bond requirement. The project will be awarded on a unit price basis, with the successful bidder required to provide Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds, each covering 100% of the contract amount.

The City strongly encourages small business participation and has implemented local preference provisions for this procurement. Bidders must complete various compliance documentation, including non-collusion certification, debarment certification, Drug Free Workplace certification, and Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act affidavit. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating Commercial General Liability of at least $1,000,000, Automobile Liability of $500,000, and Worker's Compensation at statutory limits. Additional requirements include corporate documentation submission, E-Verify compliance, and adherence to technical specifications for the turnout gear lockers. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the complexity of installing lockers across eleven fire stations suggests a substantial contract value. Potential bidders must demonstrate technical capability, financial stability, and compliance with local and state regulations to be considered for this procurement opportunity.