27-023 Viper Switch Installation Phase 2

The City of Albany, Georgia, is soliciting sealed bids for the Viper Switch Installation Phase 2 project, a firm price one-year lump sum contract. The scope of work involves the installation of sixty Viper Reclosers and associated bypass switches, as well as the replacement and installation of twenty-nine 50-foot utility poles at various locations within the electrical distribution system, specifically targeting Substations 2, 3, 5, 10, and 14. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor and equipment, including coordinating underground utility locates via 811 and ensuring full service restoration through primary and secondary wire connections. While the City provides all power infrastructure and materials, the contractor must ensure all work meets manufacturer and State of Georgia standards. Bids are due by 2:30 p.m. on October 14, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the low responsible bidder based on evaluation factors including technical skill, past performance, professional standing, and the ability to provide future maintenance. Submission requirements include a 5% bid bond, tax identification, corporate documentation, and several executed forms, including an indemnity agreement and a certificate of non-collusion. The successful bidder must provide 100% performance and payment bonds, maintain comprehensive liability and worker's compensation insurance, and guarantee all work for one year from the date of written acceptance. Payment terms are Net 30.