25-046 Power Conduit & Underground 12KV Primary Cable Install

The City of Albany, Georgia, is seeking a contractor for Bid #25-046 to provide labor-only services for installing high voltage power conduit and 12KV underground primary cable, replacing existing direct buried cable through directional bore methods. The procurement is specifically for infrastructure replacement, with the City furnishing all power conduit, wire, and termination materials while the contractor will be responsible for installation according to city specifications. The project involves installing approximately 9,800 linear feet of conduit and cable, with work to be completed within a one-year contract term. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for February 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at 222 Pine Avenue in Albany, with sealed bids due by March 4, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a required 5% bid bond submitted with the bid and 100% performance and payment bonds required from the successful contractor.

The City strongly encourages small business participation and will provide bid preference to local bidders within Albany city limits in the event of tied bids. Contractors must demonstrate capabilities to provide $1 million in general liability insurance, $1 million in auto liability insurance, and $100,000 in workers' compensation coverage. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, though the emphasis on small business participation suggests openness to diverse bidders. The project requires technical expertise in underground power infrastructure installation, with specific requirements for cable connections, fault indicators, cable tagging, and grounding. While no specific budget range is provided, the comprehensive technical specifications in the addendum documents suggest a significant infrastructure investment focused on modernizing and replacing existing power distribution infrastructure in the Albany area.