Bid Ref. #26-063 Drone Pod Installation

The City of Albany is requesting sealed bids on roof replacement and drone pod infrastructure installation at its community policing center (1721 E Oglethorpe Boulevard, Albany, Georgia) under ITB 26-063, with bids due July 14, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid conference on June 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The scope comprises two primary deliverables: a 60-mil fleece back TPO roof recovery system installation with a 20-year manufacturer warranty, including surface preparation, flashing, coping, and drainage upgrades; and construction of three precision-leveled 4-foot by 4-foot concrete structural mounting pads spaced a minimum of five feet apart to support future autonomous drone docking enclosures. The contractor must complete all work within 120 calendar days from Notice to Proceed and maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1 million, automobile liability of at least $500,000, and workers' compensation coverage in Georgia statutory limits with employers' liability of no less than $100,000 per accident.

The City of Albany will award on a lump-sum basis to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest total base bid. All bidders must submit a 5 percent bid bond; performance and payment bonds of 100 percent are mandated if the contract exceeds $250,000. Payment terms are net 30 days, with materials delivered within 30 days of award. Liquidated damages are assessed at $100 per calendar day for failure to meet the 120-day completion deadline.

The City strongly encourages small business firm participation. Questions are due July 2, 2026 at 2:30 p.m., submitted via email to rgladney@albanyga.gov with copies to jswilliams@albanyga.gov and kross@albanyga.gov; substantive responses will be provided through addenda to all bidders. Bid documents are available through the City of Albany Procurement Division website and the Georgia Procurement Registry.