Bid Ref. #25-071 Corrective Pole Inspection Maintenance

The City of Albany, located in Georgia, is seeking sealed bids for a corrective pole inspection maintenance project through Bid Ref. #25-071, with proposals due by 2:30 p.m. on May 29, 2025. The procurement targets a contractor with certified and qualified linemen to perform maintenance on the city's 12KV electrical distribution line (Circuit S0392). The primary scope of work involves replacing fifty-eight (58) faulty or rotten wood power poles with new wood poles and associated electric powerline equipment and hardware. Potential bidders must demonstrate professional lineman certification and qualifications specific to electrical infrastructure maintenance. The procurement documents include a general map of the work area and specific facility locations, which will be critical for bidders to review. Submission of bids must be made to the Procurement Division at 222 Pine Avenue, Suite 260, Albany, Georgia 31701, with all required documentation and specifications detailed in the formal bid document.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly stated in the provided documentation, the contract appears to be open to qualified electrical infrastructure maintenance contractors with appropriate certifications. The project is geographically situated in Douglas County (FIPS Code: 13097), with a focus on utility infrastructure improvement for the City of Albany. Two government files are attached to the contract opportunity: the primary bid document (2MB) and an addendum (76KB), both posted on April 29, 2025. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the extensive scope of replacing 58 power poles suggests a significant infrastructure investment. The contract will likely require substantial electrical engineering expertise, safety compliance, and specialized equipment for pole replacement and electrical line maintenance. Interested contractors should thoroughly review the attached documents, particularly the addendum, to understand the full project requirements and potential integration challenges with existing electrical infrastructure.