26136-B Traffic Signal - Banks Road and Ellis Road Construction

Fayette County, Georgia is soliciting bids for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Banks Road and Ellis Road, with the goal of reducing crashes and relieving congestion during peak hours. The project, identified as Invitation to Bid #26136-B and solicitation number PE-65600-NONST-2026-000000235, falls under NAICS code 237310 and is administered by the Fayette County Board of Commissioners. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes, signed in ink, and accompanied by a digital copy on a flash drive, delivered no later than 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, to the County’s Purchasing Department in Fayetteville, GA. Electronic submissions are prohibited, and bidders must comply with strict formatting and labeling requirements. The scope includes full installation of traffic signal infrastructure—including signal heads, mounting structures, and associated wiring—along with comprehensive restoration of all affected infrastructure such as curbing, sidewalks, guardrails, landscaping, and storm drainage systems. All work must conform to the most recent edition of the Georgia Department of Transportation’s Standard Specifications, the 2025 Construction Standards and Details Book, and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, with design speeds of 35 MPH on both roads and Banks Road classified as a Minor Arterial and Ellis Road as Local. Bidders are required to submit a bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount, issued by a U.S. Treasury-approved surety listed under Circular 570, and upon award, must furnish performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract value under the same surety standards. Contractors must also carry general and automobile liability insurance with combined single limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, naming Fayette County as an additional insured. The contractor is responsible for all erosion control measures tied to grading activities, OSHA compliance during excavation, and full restoration of damaged property at no additional cost to the County. All materials must be inspected and tested by a third-party quality control technician in accordance with GDOT standards, and material certifications are mandatory prior to signal installation. The contract time is 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, including weekends and holidays, and all prices must be quoted FOB Destination at the job site. Bidders must list all long-lead items with estimated