RFP 25-012 traffic signal control maintenance

The City of Griffin, Georgia, located in Seminole County, has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) #25-012 for Traffic Signal Control Maintenance, seeking qualified organizations to provide comprehensive maintenance and repair services for twenty-five city-owned traffic control signals and eleven caution signals. The procurement solicits a contractor responsible for performing routine maintenance, including preventative maintenance every six months, emergency response within 3 hours, and maintaining detailed repair logs. Bidders must be prequalified Georgia Department of Transportation suppliers with at least one technician holding an International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level Two traffic signal field technician certification. The contract will be an initial one-year term with potential for four additional one-year renewals, not exceeding a total of five years. The RFP was released on April 24, 2025, with bid responses due by May 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Pricing will be structured on hourly rates for personnel and equipment, including rates for engineers, supervisors, technicians, and various vehicles such as bucket trucks and pickup trucks.

The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The successful contractor will be required to provide all necessary tools, equipment, labor, and materials to maintain traffic signal facilities professionally. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability, automobile insurance, and workers' compensation coverage. The city reserves the right to inspect records, evaluate performance, and assess liquidated damages for non-compliance. While a specific budget range is not detailed in the provided documentation, the comprehensive nature of the maintenance contract suggests a substantial annual investment. The procurement appears open to qualified traffic signal maintenance firms with demonstrated technical expertise and operational capabilities in municipal signal system management. The city will likely evaluate responses based on technical qualifications, experience, proposed hourly rates, and demonstrated ability to meet the comprehensive maintenance requirements outlined in the RFP.