Call 021 B3CBA2602572-0

The contract, identified as Call 021 B3CBA2602572-0 issued by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GADOT), seeks the installation and integration of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) devices and network infrastructure in Hall, Georgia. The scope encompasses the deployment of network switches, field cabinets, fiber optic transmitters and receivers, serial data terminal servers, security locks, UPS and battery systems, and solar power components, all to be installed in new or existing rack spaces per manufacturer specifications. Equipment must be new, sourced from a single manufacturer using identical models and firmware, and comply with ISO 9001 or Six Sigma quality standards. Delivery requirements mandate protective packaging with detailed labeling including manufacturer name, model, serial numbers, and project number, while specific materials like reinforcement steel and thermoplastic marking must adhere to strict handling and storage protocols. All items must be delivered with shipping and handling costs included in the base bid. Contractors are required to submit a Project Management Plan within 14 days of the Notice to Proceed or 30 days before installation, along with an Installation Plan containing schematic drawings, a Test Plan and Schedule, and comprehensive operations, maintenance, and user manuals for all ITS devices. Compliance is tracked through a specification compliance matrix that must clearly indicate adherence to each requirement with the word “Comply.” The contractor assumes full responsibility for equipment prior to installation and final acceptance, and must ensure all systems undergo a successful burn-in test before final inspection and close-out, which includes demonstrating full system operation, verifying traffic control device configuration, completing punch list items, restoring field conditions, submitting final as-built plans, delivering spare parts, completing training, and transferring all warranties. Final acceptance is contingent on receipt of all warranties. Legal obligations include compliance with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act Affidavit, a Drug-Free Workplace certification, and ADA Title II accessibility requirements. Proposals must be submitted as a single PDF to the Construction Manager by email, and bidders must obtain eligibility to bid by submitting required forms no later than noon the day before the letting, with failure to do so resulting in disqualification. The contract is categorized under NAICS 541690 and governed entirely by GDOT Standard Specifications, including provisions for prosecution, suspension, default, claims for adjustments, and maintenance, with the Department retaining sole authority to accept or reject equipment and take emergency action if warranted.