IFB #025-47 Lightning Protection Systems at Fire Stations #5, #9, & #16

Hall County, Georgia, is soliciting bids under IFB #025-47 for a turnkey project to provide complete lightning protection systems at Fire Stations 5, 9, and 16. The awarded contractor will be responsible for all materials, labor, transportation, and supervision required for the procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning of code-compliant systems. Key technical requirements include conducting site assessments, installing UL-listed air terminals, down conductors, and grounding electrodes, and bonding metallic building systems such as HVAC and communications enclosures. All work must adhere to NFPA 780, UL 96A, and applicable local and state building and electrical codes. The contract term is 120 days from the issuance of a Notice to Proceed. Award will be granted to the lowest cost responsible responsive bidder, with evaluation factors including experience, financial stability, personnel, references, and prior work history. Bidders must submit a signed response in a sealed envelope, including two hard copies of the technical proposal, a cost proposal worksheet, and a digital copy on a USB drive by September 17, 2026. Mandatory submissions include an E-Verify Affidavit, Ethics Affidavit, and Debarment and Suspension Certification. The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance naming Hall County Georgia as an additional insured and comply with all OSHA construction safety standards, specifically regarding fall protection for roof work. Payment terms are net 30 days in arrears upon inspection and acceptance by the County's Project Manager.