Brightstar Rd at Brightstar Connector Intersection Improvements

The City of Douglasville, Georgia is requesting proposals for intersection improvements at Brightstar Road and Brightstar Connector under RFP 2026-004, with proposals due August 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EDT and a mandatory pre-bid conference on July 23, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EDT at Jessie Davis Park.

The scope includes upgrading the traffic signal system with mast arms and video detection featuring underground connectivity, and upgrading signing, striping, and sidewalks at the intersection. The contractor must maintain vehicular and pedestrian traffic flow during construction, install ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps, and perform all labor, materials, equipment, and engineering work in compliance with local, county, state, and federal codes.

Proposers must demonstrate over five years of business operation and provide references from projects exceeding $70,000 completed within the last two years. Key personnel—Project Executive, Project Manager, Superintendent, and Cost Estimator—must be identified. The City reserves the right to reject bids from vendors with prior performance failures on similar contracts, criminal sanctions, or bonding claims paid within the last five years.

Evaluation is weighted as Experience/Performance (35 points), Approach (40 points), and Fee Proposal (25 points). Proposers must submit a bid bond equal to 5% of the bid amount; successful proposers will provide performance and payment bonds each in the amount of 100% of the contract sum. Certificate of Insurance is required evidencing General Liability coverage with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, an umbrella policy of at least $1 million aggregate, Worker's Compensation coverage as required by Georgia law, and Builder's Risk Insurance. All surety companies must maintain an A.M. Best rating of A (Excellent) or better and be listed in U.S. Treasury Circular 570. Written questions are due July 30, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EDT. Proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format.