POWER DISTRIBUTION MATERIAL

The City of College Park, Georgia, through Fulton County, is soliciting bids for a comprehensive Power Distribution Material procurement via Invitation to Bid (ITB) 26-13. The solicitation seeks electrical distribution materials with extensive specifications covering 153 distinct items, including anchor rods, transformers, wire, cables, and various electrical components for the Power Department. Vendors must submit electronic bids through BidNet Direct by September 18, 2025, at 3:00 pm EST, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for August 28, 2025, at 10:00 am EST via TEAMS. The City intends to award a one-year contract with options to renew for four additional one-year periods, with contract selection based on the most responsive and responsible bidder, which may not necessarily be the lowest cost proposer. Evaluation will consider detailed pricing for items with quantities ranging from 1 to 4,000 units per line item, vendor qualifications, and comprehensive documentation including vendor questionnaires, references, non-collusion affidavits, and E-Verification documentation.

The procurement includes specific local and minority business participation incentives, with a local preference policy allowing businesses within College Park city limits to have their bids considered if they are within 3% of the lowest non-local bid. Vendors must meet stringent insurance requirements, including Workers' Compensation, Business Auto Policy, Commercial General Liability, and Professional Liability with specific coverage amounts. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive technicalities, maintaining an ethics hotline for reporting potential bid rigging or fraudulent activities. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the extensive list of 153 items suggests a potentially significant procurement value. Interested vendors must carefully complete all required documentation, demonstrate compliance with local and state regulations, and provide comprehensive pricing and technical specifications for the electrical distribution materials.