What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Recreation and Parks Department seeks bids for the replacement of a marquee sign at the McDuffie Wood Community Center. The selected manufacturer and installer will provide and install an LED illuminated sign. Bids are due by Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. An original and one electronic version on a USB drive are required. Bids must be hand-delivered or mailed to the Procurement Department. Questions regarding the bid must be submitted in writing via email by Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Awards will be made to the lowest, most responsive, and responsible vendor meeting all specifications.
Scope of work
- Remove and dispose of existing empty sign cabinet from existing sign pole
- Manufacture and install one new double-sided LED-illuminated sign cabinet, overall faces dimension 27 feet 2 inches by 11 feet 1 inch
- Provide 3 feet tall flat Plex sign faces displaying McDuffie Woods Community Center
- Provide 10mm LED display cabinet Daktronics or approved equivalent
- Provide cellular communication for the life of the sign
- Provide a new pole cover to wrap existing poles including specified imprint
- Survey the existing site prior to manufacturing
- Acquire all required permits
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Fee and maximum overhead proposals | Not specified |
| Lowest most responsive and responsible vendor meeting all specifications | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Licensed in the Governmental entity (state or local) where bidder does the majority of their business
- Augusta, GA business license if awarded contract
- General Contractor License or Utility Contractor License (if applicable)
- Services must be provided by experienced personnel
Documents to include with your response
- Bid Form / Exhibit D – Cost Worksheet
- Copy of Business License
- W-9 Form
- Contractor License (General, Utility, or Specialty, if applicable)
- Non-Collusion Affidavit of Prime Bidder/Offeror
- Exhibit B - Contractor Affidavit for E-Verify
- Exhibit C - Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements Program Affidavit
- Bidder Compliance and Exceptions Form
- Drawing specifications including proposed details, dimensions, and colors
- Proposed manufacturing and installation schedule
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy and electronic version on USB drive
- Instructions
- Submitted by mail or hand delivered during normal office hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday) to Augusta Procurement Department, 535 Telfair Street - Suite 605, Augusta, Georgia 30901. Include one unbound original hard copy and one USB drive in a sealed envelope marked ITB #26-283 Marquee Sign Replacement – McDuffie Woods Community. No bids accepted by email.
