GGC Athletics Fields Lighting Upgrade

Georgia Gwinnett College is seeking qualified suppliers to provide and install LED lighting systems for its athletics fields through an electronic Request for Quotes (eRFQ) issued under the State Purchasing Act of Georgia. The procurement, identified by solicitation number 54000-eRFQ-000001763-2026, is open for responses until June 18, 2026, and requires all submissions to be made electronically through the Team Georgia Marketplace™. The scope of work includes the complete replacement of existing lighting infrastructure with new LED fixtures, fully compliant with the detailed requirements outlined in the GGC Athletic Fields Lighting Upgrade Specifications and Requirements.pdf. Contractors must perform all work on-site at GGC’s athletic facilities in Lawrenceville, Georgia, and be prepared to meet all obligations under Georgia state law, including compliance with the Georgia Standard Terms and Conditions, O.C.G.A. §50-5-50 et seq., and specific statutory mandates regarding employment eligibility, tax compliance, and business certification. Suppliers must self-certify their business status, including Small Business, Veteran-Owned Small Business, Minority-Owned Business Enterprise, Women-Owned Business, or Georgia Resident Small Business classification, and comply with associated requirements such as providing proof of GDOT certification for MBEs, submitting notarized E-Verify documentation for workforce eligibility, and disclosing any business activities in Sudan, which could result in disqualification. Small Business and Georgia Resident Small Business vendors are required to agree to price-match the lowest responsive bid within 5% and $10,000. The contract is expected to be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with no formal scoring weights provided, and will include four optional one-year renewal periods exercisable at the State’s discretion. All proposals must include completed tax compliance forms, affidavit documents, a signed Certificate of Non-Collusion, and a redlined version of the contract with tracked changes if any exceptions are proposed. Suppliers must maintain adequate general liability and workers’ compensation insurance, and all deliverables must conform strictly to the technical specifications. The primary point of contact for the procurement is Franklin Lawson of Georgia Gwinnett College, and final award decisions will be subject to public announcement and potential protest, following Georgia’s procurement transparency requirements.