Bid Ref. #26-007 Downtown Signal Upgrades

The City of Albany, Georgia is seeking sealed bids for a comprehensive Downtown Signal Upgrades project (Bid Reference No. 26-007) involving the modernization of sixteen traffic signals in downtown Albany. The project requires replacing existing infrastructure with black, powder-coated mast-arm poles, upgrading signal heads, controllers, cabinets, detection equipment, and pedestrian facilities including ADA-compliant ramps and crosswalks. Bidders must be pre-qualified by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and all signal equipment must integrate with GDOT's MaxView system. The bid is scheduled to be received by the Procurement Division on September 03, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., with a pre-bid conference on August 08, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. The contract duration is set at 730 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with specific prioritization of eight intersections to be completed first. Bidders are required to submit a 5% Bid Bond, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all prescribed requirements.

The City strongly encourages Small Business firms to participate and has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 6.7%. Contractors submitting bids of $2,000,000 or less must be either a pre-qualified contractor or a registered subcontractor with GDOT. The project will require 100% Performance and Payment bonds, and contractors must comply with various federal and state regulations, including Buy America requirements, Davis-Bacon Act, and the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project's complexity and scope suggest a significant infrastructure investment. All bidders must demonstrate technical capability to integrate with existing transportation infrastructure and meet stringent regulatory compliance standards. The procurement approach emphasizes local economic participation while maintaining high standards of technical proficiency and regulatory adherence.