Brightstar Rd at Brightstar Connector

The City of Douglasville is requesting bids on intersection improvements at Brightstar Road and Brightstar Connector under RFB 2026-008, with bids due October 26, 2026 at 4 p.m. EDT via BidNet Direct and questions due October 14 at 4 p.m. EDT.

The scope includes traffic signal system upgrades with LED signal heads, pedestrian signals with countdown timers, video detection cameras, mast arms with luminaire lighting, and underground conduit and cabling totaling approximately 1,850 linear feet of directional bore work. The equipment list specifies one Safetran Cobalt controller unit, two steel strain poles with 55-foot and 65-foot mast arms, eight pedestrian signal heads, four video detection cameras, and four LED luminaires. Additional work encompasses signing, striping, pavement markings, ADA-compliant ramps, traffic control during construction, and grading. All signal equipment must comply with current Georgia Department of Transportation specifications and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

The contractor assumes responsibility for utility location, coordination with the County Office of Utilities, make-ready work, power service installation, monthly utility costs during a mandatory 30-day test period, replacement of damaged existing infrastructure at no additional cost, and maintenance of existing traffic signal detection throughout construction. Erosion control costs are included in the bid price. The maximum project completion time is 26 weeks (182 calendar days) from Notice to Proceed, with bidders required to propose a specific schedule.

Bidders must have at least five years of business experience, provide references from similar projects over $70,000 completed within the last two years, and comply with Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance requirements under O.C.G.A. 13-10-91. Bid bonds of 5% of total bid amount are required; performance and payment bonds each must equal 100% of contract sum. General Liability Insurance must be minimum $1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate, plus umbrella coverage of at least $1 million aggregate, and Worker's Compensation as required by Georgia law. Payment terms are Net 30 with 5% retainage until final completion. Award recommendation to City Council is scheduled for a date to be determined.