Lamar County Recreation Complex Lighting Project

Lamar County, Georgia is issuing an Invitation for Bids to procure comprehensive design, supply, and installation services for a Recreation Complex Lighting Project located at 790 Veterans Parkway, Barnesville, Georgia. The project encompasses the design and installation of a complete LED sports lighting system for six athletic fields (Fields 1A, 1B, 2, 3, 4, and a football field) at the County's Recreation Complex. Prospective bidders must submit sealed proposals on a unit price basis by 2:00 p.m. on May 15, 2026, with public bid opening to follow immediately. Pre-bid site visits are mandatory for all prospective bidders to familiarize themselves with project conditions prior to submission. Written questions regarding the project must be submitted no later than 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 1st, 2026, directed to tlowe@lamarcountyga.com and stownsend@lamarcountyga.com. The selected contractor must complete all work within 270 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed and must supply a 25-year parts and labor warranty covering equipment, shipping, guaranteed light levels, and all subscription and monitoring costs. Required qualifications include a manufacturer with at least 10 years of experience in sports lighting design, provision of 10 LED installation references within Georgia, comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum combined single limits of One Million Dollars per occurrence, current Workers' Compensation Insurance, and current Occupation Tax Certificate from the County. The electrical contractor must provide all labor, materials, and equipment for a fully operational system, including new electrical service panels, copper wiring, conduit installation, and contactor-based controls with 50 kA surge protection per pole. Liquidated damages of $300 per calendar day will be assessed for failure to complete work on schedule.

The procurement does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or preferential classifications for specific organization types. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the opportunity documents. The project is funded with 2023 SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) funds. All contractors must comply with Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act requirements. Bid documents are available by email request only to stownsend@lamarcountyga.com, with no documents being mailed to prospective bidders. The specific budget or award value is not disclosed in the available documentation, though evaluation and award decisions will be made in the County's best interest, with the County reserving the right to waive technicalities and reject any or all bids.