IFB #476-25 Materials/Labor Concrete Rated Security Barriers

Dawson County is seeking bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB) #476-25, which involves materials and labor for installing crash-rated concrete security barriers at the Dawson County Courthouse and Law Enforcement Center. The procurement is a public works project focused on enhancing physical security infrastructure for critical county facilities. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the Law Enforcement Center located at 19 Tucker Avenue, Dawsonville, GA 30534. Potential bidders must submit any questions in writing via email to the Purchasing Manager (mhawk@dawsoncountyga.gov) by April 22, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. The county will post all questions and answers to its website and the Georgia Procurement Registry by April 25, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. The final bid submission deadline is May 1, 2025, with electronic bid packets available through the vendor registry website. Bidders are expected to provide comprehensive proposals detailing their approach to installing security barriers, including materials specifications, labor requirements, and installation methodologies.

The procurement opportunity emphasizes equal opportunity, with Dawson County explicitly stating that it does not discriminate against businesses based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, or veteran status. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the county appears to maintain an open and inclusive bidding process. The solicitation is structured to encourage broad participation from qualified contractors capable of executing the security barrier installation project. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available information. The procurement is focused on a targeted infrastructure enhancement project for county law enforcement and judicial facilities, suggesting a specialized and security-critical procurement that will likely require vendors with specific expertise in high-security barrier installation and construction techniques.