Bid Ref. #26-001 LED Roadway Lighting

The City of Albany, Georgia has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) #26-001 for LED roadway lighting to be supplied to the Utility Operations Department. The procurement seeks three specific Evolve LED Roadway Lighting models with precise quantity requirements: 413 units of a 76W model, 174 units of a 340A model, and 249 units of a 174W model. Bidders must include freight costs in their pricing and submit an estimated delivery timeline for the requested units. The procurement process requires vendors to be recognized and authorized dealers of the specified materials, with bids to be evaluated on a unit price basis. Key deadlines include questions due by 2:30 PM on 07/17/2025 and final bids due by 2:30 PM on 07/24/2025. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with proposal documents available through the City Procurement office, the city's website (www.albanyga.gov), and the Georgia Procurement Registry.

The bid actively encourages participation from Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) and small business firms, providing potential preference opportunities for qualifying vendors. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves a substantial quantity of LED roadway lighting units across three different wattage specifications. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, with an additional provision that local bidders domiciled within Albany City Limits will receive preference in the event of tied bids. Standard contract terms include F.O.B. delivery to Albany and payment terms of Net 30. Supplementary product documentation and specifications are available through a provided Dropbox link, enabling potential bidders to thoroughly review technical requirements before submission. The procurement is specifically associated with Dekalb County, Georgia, though the issuing entity is the City of Albany's Utility Operations Department.