ITB26-02 Wayfinding Signs

The City of Dunwoody, Georgia Department of Public Works is soliciting competitive sealed bids through Invitation to Bid (ITB) 26-02 for the Dunwoody Trailway Wayfinding Project. This procurement involves site preparation, monument sign installation, lighting, and landscaping at 15 locations throughout Dunwoody, with an alternate bid option that includes a granite base design for nine of those locations. Qualified contractors must perform at least 35% of the work with their own organization and are responsible for all surveying, utility location, permits, traffic control, erosion control, and site restoration. Key requirements include submission of a 5% bid bond with the proposal, achievement of substantial completion within 180 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed (expected July 2026), and final completion within 30 days thereafter. A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for April 28, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Dunwoody City Hall, with written questions due by 5:00 p.m. on May 7, 2026. Sealed bids must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on May 14, 2026, to the City of Dunwoody Purchasing Office at 4800 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, Georgia 30338, with public opening immediately following at 2:05 p.m. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on competitive sealed bid evaluation.

If awarded, the contractor must furnish 100% performance and payment bonds along with comprehensive insurance coverage including $1,000,000 general and auto liability limits, workers' compensation coverage, and an umbrella policy. Pricing must remain firm throughout the contract duration, with liquidated damages assessed at $500 per day for delays to substantial completion and $250 per day for delays beyond that threshold. A 12-month maintenance bond is required at final acceptance. The city will retain 10% of all progress payments during contract execution. The contract documents are dated March 25, 2026, and the contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the work in accordance with specifications. No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendors, or budget ranges are identified in the available procurement documentation.