Demolition & installation of sidewalks & handicap ramps - lindale GA

The City of Sandy Springs, Georgia is issuing Invitation to Bid (ITB) 26-028 for comprehensive pole restoration services encompassing traffic signal mast arms, decorative pedestrian light poles, and concrete strain poles throughout the municipality. The scope of work includes restoration at four signalized intersections along Roswell Road (SR 9) with 16 signal poles and mast arms ranging from 22 to 67 feet in length, 296 decorative pedestrian light poles across eight locations, and 9 concrete strain poles at three separate locations. All paint products must comply with the Georgia Department of Transportation Qualified Products List (QPL-73) for Bridge Paint Systems, with two finish coats applied in Dark Forest Green (RAL6012) following primer application. Minimum qualification requirements on a pass/fail basis require bidders to demonstrate completion of at least three projects within the past five years involving restoration or coating of traffic signal poles, mast arms, strain poles, pedestrian light poles, or similar Department of Transportation-regulated coating projects, with documentation of prior experience using GDOT QPL products and submission of at least one example of a previously used containment system design. The work must be completed within 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with work hours limited to 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and lane closures permitted only between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, with contractor mobilization required within 10 calendar days of Notice to Proceed. The non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for January 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST, written questions are due by January 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST, and all bids must be submitted electronically through the Bonfire Portal by February 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. All work must comply with GDOT Standard Specifications for Construction of Transportation Systems, MUTCD traffic control standards, ADA accessibility requirements, and applicable federal and state laws.

No set-aside designations or restrictions limiting the types of organizations that can respond are identified in the procurement documents; however, all bidders must submit required documentation including a bid bond (if bid exceeds $100,000), performance bond, payment bond, and certificates of insurance with minimum coverage including $1,000,000 commercial general liability and $3,000,000 umbrella liability. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the available documentation, and no existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are specified beyond compliance with GDOT standard specifications and qualified products. The Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire (VRQ) is required as a prerequisite screening document for this formal solicitation, necessitating disclosure of legal and regulatory compliance history, financial and operational stability, and tax compliance status with the Georgia Department of Revenue. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the procurement documents; bids will be evaluated based on unit prices and total project cost as submitted on the bid schedule. Contractors must demonstrate the capacity to manage traffic control, site safety, and property protection throughout the project duration while completing all restoration work in compliance with applicable state and federal standards.