City of Tucker
Request for Proposal
RFP 2026-010
TRAFFIC SIGNAL, SIGNS, AND MARKINGS
MAINTENANCE
BID MANUAL
City of Tucker
1975 Lakeside Parkway, Suite 350
Tucker, Georgia 30084
City of Tucker Request for Proposal
RFP 2026-010
Traffic Signal, Signs, and Markings Maintenance
INVITATION: The City of Tucker is now accepting proposals for qualified contractors to provide
maintenance services to traffic signals and transportation signs throughout the City under the
direction of the Public Works Department. Proposals will be accepted until the date and time listed
below and will be awarded to the most responsible and responsive proposer submitting proposal
which is deemed to be the most advantageous to the city. Addenda and updates to this bid manual
will be posted on the City of Tucker website http://tuckerga.gov/bids or may be requested by
emailing procurement@tuckerga.gov.
BID ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
RFP Issued
Pre-Bid Conference
Deadline for Questions
Responses to Questions Posted (Addenda)
Proposal Deadline
Scoring by Evaluation Committee
Award at Council Meeting
March 24, 2026
N/A
April 14, 2026, at 1:00pm EST
April 17, 2026
April 30, 2026, at 1:00pm EST
May 1 - 8, 2026
June 8, 2026 (Tentative)
SCOPE OF WORK: Refer to Exhibit A.
PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE: N/A
QUESTIONS: Submit all questions in writing to procurement@tuckerga.gov. Reference RFP 2026-
010 in the subject line of the email.
ADDENDA: Responses to the questions received will be by addenda and will be posted on the
City website www.tuckerga.gov/bids. The signed acknowledgement issued with each addendum
must be submitted with the proposal. It is the vendors’ responsibility to verify if any addenda were
created.
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: Consultant shall submit RFP Response electronically to
procurement@tuckerga.gov so that it is received no later than April 30, 2026 at 1:00pm EST with
the subject line “Submittal: RFP 2026-010”. The email must contain the vendor’s contact
information. The submittal shall be two PDF files:
1. The proposal shall be named “<Company Name>.RFP 2026-010.Bid Submittal.pdf”.
2. The Cost Proposal shall be named “<Company Name>.RFP 2026-010.Cost Proposal.pdf”
The submittal email will be opened to confirm receipt of the submittal; however, the attached PDF
files will remain unopened until the public opening.
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PROPOSAL OPENING: All proposals received prior to the deadline will be opened publicly on
April1 30, 2026 at 1:00pm EST at Tucker City Hall located at 1975 Lakeside Parkway, Suite 350,
Tucker GA. A listing of submittals received prior to the bid deadline will be posted on the City
website www.tuckerga.gov/bids following the opening of the proposals.
DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Proposal, including understanding and approach, related experience and references,
personnel qualifications.
2. Cost Proposal (provided)
3. Equipment List
4. W-9 Form (provided)
5. Certificate of Insurance
6. Notarized E-Verify Affidavit Form (provided)
7. Notarized Oath of Non-Collusion (provided)
8. Acknowledgement of Addendum issued with each Addendum.
9. Contact Information Form (provided)
All responses must be received electronically by the Bid Deadline. (Addenda will show any
schedule updates). No bids will be received orally, by phone, or by sealed paper documents. Only
electronic bids in accordance with submittal requirement instructions will be accepted. Late bids
will not be considered. Bids received after the bid deadline will be filed unopened. The City of
Tucker reserves the right to reject any and all bids or any part, to waive any formalities to make
an award and to re-advertise in the best interest of the City. The City reserves the right to consider
past performance in determining the responsibleness of bidders.
The City reserves the right to negotiate pricing with the top scoring bidder and may, in its
discretion, award a contract to the responsible and responsive proposer submitting the proposal
which is deemed to be the most advantageous to the City, price and other factors being considered,
as described in the selection criteria.
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SCOPE OF WORK
EXHIBIT A
City of Tucker Request for Proposal
RFP 2026-010 Traffic Signal, Signs, and Markings Maintenance
INTRODUCTION
The City of Tucker (City) is seeking qualified contractors to provide maintenance services to
traffic signal and transportation signs throughout the City under the direction of the Public
Works department in accordance with terms outlined in this Request for Proposal. The City
intends to select one contractor through a qualification-based selection process and intends to
execute a one-year contract with three optional one-year extensions beginning July 1, 2026.
BACKGROUND
The City has a population just under 40,000 people and covers a geographical area of
approximately 20 square miles. The city maintains approximately 5,000 signs, 69 traffic
signals, 3 pedestrian actuated signals, 28 flashing beacons, 22 school flashers, 12 radar speed
signs, and rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs).
A. GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK
The selected contractor will be required to provide certified personnel, vehicles, equipment,
and materials as necessary to maintain the traffic signals, signs, and related equipment. The
selected firm must have the resources and abilities to install various traffic signal poles,
controller cabinets, vehicle detection, overhead and post mounted signs, and other associated
equipment.
1. Minimum Qualifications
The contractor must meet the following minimum qualifications:
• Experience within the last 5 years providing traffic signal maintenance and sign
maintenance.
• At least one technician with an International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA)
Level Two traffic signal field technician certification assigned to the contract and
working under the supervision of a Level Three technician.
• At least one Level 1 Sign and Pavement Marking Technician assigned to the
contract.
• At least one Level 1 Roadway Lighting Technician or Electrical Contractor licensed
in Georgia assigned to the contract.
In addition to these minimum qualifications, the contractor will be expected to provide
adequate personnel to perform signal and sign maintenance during normal business hours
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and on-call, after-hours service on an as needed basis. The contractor will provide crew(s)
with the proper number of staff and equipment to perform the scope described herein.
Adequate personnel must be provided to meet safety requirements at all times including
personnel with traffic control certification. Equipment will be maintained in a clean and
professional condition reflecting the cities’ high standards.
For all work provided, the Contractor will meet the following general requirements:
• Provide services under the direction of the Public Works Department the City of
Tucker
• Comply with all OSHA and other applicable federal and state statutes, regulations
and standards for workplace safety and all applicable laws regarding hazardous
material.
• Complete work in accordance with the Georgia Department of Transportation
technical standards and specifications and with the Manual of Uniform Traffic
Control Devices (MUTCD) unless otherwise directed.
• Communicate with the Mayor, City Council and media services only through the
Director of Public Works of each city, unless otherwise authorized.
• Dispose of all construction materials and other waste. Disposal will be in
accordance with all applicable laws.
2. Working Hours
The contractor will maintain established weekday business hours for the purposes of city
business. The standard eight-hour work day does not include the contractor’s travel time
to and from the city. The contractor shall notify Public Works prior to performing non-
emergency work outside of normal business hours. For emergency response, the contractor
will provide a primary point of contacts(s) available on a twenty-four hour basis, seven
days per week. The contractor must be able to have equipment and personnel mobilized
and ready to work within 2 hours of notification of an incident.
3. Performance Evaluation
Contractor performance will be measured on the quality of work, professionalism and
responsiveness. Responsiveness will be measured by the contractor’s ability to complete
work orders based on the established work order priority schedule:
Priority 1:
Priority 2:
Priority 3:
Priority 4:
Complete within 24 hours.
Complete within 7 days.
Complete within 21 days.
As directed.
Completed work orders must be entered into the city’s work management system
(Cityworks) on a weekly basis.
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.