Bid Ref. #25-060 EV Charging Area Shelter

The City of Albany, Georgia is seeking sealed bids for Bid Reference #25-060, a project to design and construct an EV Charging Area Shelter located at 712 Flint Avenue. The procurement involves creating a 25' wide x 54' long open steel shelter with specific architectural specifications, including a 16' high-side eve height, 1:12 roof pitch, and 26-gauge PBR galvalume roof panels. Key deliverables include stamped structural drawings, foundation design, permitting, materials, labor, concrete footing installation, shelter erection, and electrical work comprising eight explosion-proof LED fixtures and three weather-rated receptacles. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with an immediate site tour following. Bids are due on April 18, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., with a contract completion timeline of 120 days. The City will award the contract on a unit price basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation focusing on total project cost and compliance with specifications.

The procurement strongly encourages small business participation and includes several set-aside and compliance requirements. Bidders must provide a 5% bid bond, along with Contract Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds, each covering 100% of the contract amount. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation is encouraged, and bidders must submit a DBE Participation Schedule. Additional mandatory submissions include Non-Collusion Certification, Drug-Free Workplace Certification, and Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act Affidavit. Vendors must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 and Automobile/Vehicle Liability of at least $500,000, with the City of Albany named as an additional insured. Local preference may be given to vendors domiciled within Albany City Limits in case of tied bids. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive insurance and bonding requirements suggest a substantial project investment.