Bid Ref. #27-027 Security Light Upgrades

The City of Albany, Georgia, is soliciting sealed bids for a comprehensive citywide security light upgrade project involving 12,346 tracked asset actions. The scope of work is divided into three primary operational phases: the installation of 2,552 City-provided LED retrofits to replace aging High-Pressure Sodium fixtures, the decommissioning and lawful universal waste disposal of 4,819 inactive lighting units, and a physical field audit and diagnostic performance check of 4,975 existing active LED fixtures. All physical field work must be completed by May 20, 2027, with final contract acceptance and data verification due by May 30, 2027. Field operations are restricted to Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM. The contract will be awarded based on the total base bid, which is the sum of unit prices for all four project phases. Bidders must hold a valid State of Georgia Class II Unrestricted Electrical Contractor License and demonstrate expertise in commercial electrical utility installations and OSHA aerial lift standards. Mandatory submission requirements include a 5% bid bond, a DBE Subcontractor Participation Form, and various certifications regarding non-collusion, drug-free workplaces, and E-Verify compliance. The successful contractor must provide 100% performance and payment bonds, maintain comprehensive liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per accident, and provide daily electronic production reports featuring unique asset IDs and precise GPS coordinates for every action.