Communications Tower Ground Lease

TOWN OF TYRONE
950 Senoia Road
Tyrone, Georgia 30290
Attn: Brandon Perkins, Town Manager
Email: brandon.perkins@tyronega.gov
SUBJECT: Request for Proposals for Lease of Municipal Real Estate for
Telecommunications Tower and Associated Equipment
RFP #TH-2026-01
DATE OF RFP RELEASE: June 22, 2026
The Town of Tyrone is soliciting competitive sealed proposals from qualified respondents for the lease
of municipal real estate for the purpose of erecting and/or maintaining a telecommunications tower and
storing cellular equipment. The site location is 145 Commerce Drive, Tyrone, Georgia 30290
(33.47519469885675, -84.59452800819558).
Attached hereto are the general conditions, specific terms and conditions of any resulting lease that are required
by the Town of Tyrone, and format requirements of any proposal (bid) submitted in response to this Request
for Proposal ("RFP"). All inquiries and questions regarding this RFP shall be in writing and directed to
Brandon Perkins, Town Manager by email to: brandon.perkins@tyronega.gov.
The deadline for submission for any questions shall be Monday, July 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. and no
questions shall be answered until after the deadline has elapsed. Do not call or email any other employee or
elected official seeking answers to questions. If a person or entity violates the prohibition against calling or
emailing with questions, the Town of Tyrone reserves the right to immediately remove said person or entity
from consideration. Questions and answers will be distributed to all interested parties through a formal
written addendum to the RFP prior to the submittal deadline.
Proposals (bids) are due no later than 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 27, 2026. The proposal (bid) must be
submitted upon a flash drive with the pdf copy of the proposal (bid) plus one hard copy of the proposal must be
enclosed in a sealed envelope clearly marked, "Proposal for Lease of Municipal Real Estate for
Telecommunications Tower and Associated Equipment" and delivered to the address below.
Town of Tyrone Town Hall
Attn: Brandon Perkins, Town Manager
950 Senoia Road
Tyrone, Georgia 30290
brandon.perkins@tyronega.gov
Any proposals (bids) received after the deadline date and time will be returned unopened. Incomplete proposals
may not be considered if the omissions are determined to be significant and failure to comply with the written
requirements of this RFP may result in disqualification of the proposal. The written proposal documents
supersede any verbal or written prior communications between the parties, if any. All respondents will be
notified in writing of the award.
We look forward to your bid and appreciate your interest in the Town of Tyrone.
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TOWN OF TYRONE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
RE:
Lease of Municipal Real Estate for Telecommunications Tower and
Associated Equipment
TH-2026-01
SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE AT THE ADDRESS SHOWN BELOW NO LATER THAN
Monday, July 27, 2026 at 2:00PM (local time prevailing)
Town of Tyrone Town Hall
950 Senoia Road Tyrone,
Georgia 30290
Attn: Brandon Perkins, Town Manager
brandon.perkins@tyronega.gov
THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUBMITTING A RESPONSE TO THIS RFP ON OR BEFORE
THE STATED DATE AND TIME WILL BE SOLELY AND STRICTLY THE
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RESPONDENT.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Re:
Lease of Municipal Real Estate for Telecommunications Tower and
Associated Equipment
SECTION I - OVERVIEW
1.0 PURPOSE
The issuance of this RFP constitutes only an invitation to present a proposal (bid). The Town of
Tyrone has issued this RFP to solicit proposals of lease terms for the lease of municipal real estate
to a qualified corporate respondent that is established to install, own, operate, develop, and improve
telecommunications systems and facilities on or about property owned by the Town of Tyrone and
located at 145 Commerce Drive, Tyrone, Georgia. The leased area will consist of approximately
.118 acres.
1.1 RFP SCHEDULE AND DEADLINES
The anticipated schedule for the RFP is as follows:
RFP Available Monday, June 22, 2026
Deadline for questions Monday, July 13, 2026, at 2:00PM
Proposal deadline/Opening Monday, July 27, 2026, at 2:00PM
Inquiries and/or proposals received after said time or at any place other than the time and place
required herein will not be considered.
1.2 RFP SUBMISSION
The proposal (bid) must be submitted upon a flash drive with a pdf copy of the proposal (bid) plus
one hard copy of the proposal and all supplemental documentation must be enclosed in a sealed
envelope clearly titled, "Proposal for Lease of Municipal Real Estate for Telecommunications
Tower and Associated Equipment," and delivered to the address below. All proposals must clearly
bear the Respondent's name and address.
Town of Tyrone
Attn: Brandon Perkins, Town Manager
950 Senoia Road
Tyrone, Georgia 30290
brandon.perkins@tyronega.gov
Hand delivered copies may be delivered to the above address ONLY between the hours of 8:00
a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays observed by the Town of Tyrone.
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The proposal must be signed by a company officer or agent who is legally authorized to enter into
a contractual relationship in the name of the Respondent.
Ownership of all data, materials, and documentation prepared for and submitted in response to this
RFP shall belong exclusively to the Town of Tyrone and will be considered a public record and subject
to public inspection in accordance with the Georgia Open Record Act, O.C.G.A. 50-18-70 et. seq.
unless otherwise provided by law.
All expenses involved with the preparation and submission of the RFP to the Town of Tyrone, or
any work performed in connection therewith is the responsibility of the Respondents.
The Town of Tyrone reserves the right to extend the deadline for submission of proposals, call for
new proposals, and to waive any irregularities or informalities in any proposal or in the submittal
procedure. Failure to comply with the requirements set forth in this RFP may result in
disqualification. Submitted proposals may be withdrawn at any time prior to the submission time
specified in this RFP, provided notification is received in writing before the submittal deadline.
Proposals cannot be changed or withdrawn after the submittal deadline. No handwritten notations
or corrections will be allowed.
The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any minor informalities or
irregularities contained in any proposal. Acceptance of any proposal submitted pursuant to this
RFP shall not constitute any implied intent to enter into a contract.
The contract award, if any, will be made to the Respondent who, in the Town's sole discretion, is best able
to perform the required services in a manner most beneficial to the Town.
1.3 INQUIRIES REGARDING RFP
All inquiries and questions regarding this RFP shall be in writing and directed to Brandon Perkins,
Town Manager, at the following address and email address:
Town of Tyrone
Attn: Brandon Perkins, Town Manager
950 Senoia Road
Tyrone, Georgia 30290
brandon.perkins@tyronega.gov
The deadline for submission of any questions shall be Monday, July 13, 2026, at 2:00PM and no
questions shall be answered until after the deadline has elapsed. Do not call or email any other
employee or elected official seeking answers to questions. If a person or entity violates the
prohibition against calling or emailing with questions, the Town of Tyrone reserves the right to
immediately remove said person or entity from consideration. As provided in Section 1.4 below,
all questions and answers will be distributed to all interested parties through a formal written
addendum to the RFP prior to the submittal deadline.
1.4 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ADDENDA
The Town of Tyrone will issue responses to inquiries and any other corrections or amendments it
deems necessary in written addenda issued prior to the submission deadline. Respondents should
not rely on any representations, statements or explanations other than those made in this RFP or in
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any addendum to this RFP. Where there appears to be a conflict between the RFP and any addenda
issued, the last addendum issued will prevail.
Addenda will be published at https://www.tyronega.gov/bid-items. Respondents are encouraged to
check this site regularly for immediate access to issued addenda.
Respondents must acknowledge any issued addenda by including the Addenda Acknowledgement
Form with the submittal (see attached document). Proposals which fail to acknowledge the
Respondent's receipt of any addendum will result in the rejection of the offer if the addendum
contains information which substantively changes the requirements of this RFP.
1.5 LATE SUBMITTAL, LATE MODIFICATIONS AND LATE WITHDRAWALS
Submittals received after the due date and time will not be considered. Modifications received
after the due date will not be considered.
1.6 REJECTION OF PROPOSALS
The Town of Tyrone reserves the right to reject any and all proposals if such rejection is deemed
to be in the best interest of the Town of Tyrone.
1.7 INVESTIGATION AND EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS
All proposals will be reviewed and evaluated by the Town of Tyrone and an award will be made,
if at all, to the responsive and responsible Respondent offering the most advantageous lease terms
deemed to be in the best interest of the Town of Tyrone.
The Town of Tyrone may make such investigation as deemed necessary to determine the ability
and responsibility of the Respondents to install, maintain, operate, develop, and improve upon a
telecommunications tower and any associated equipment and facilities on the municipal property
to be leased under this RFP. The Town of Tyrone reserves the right to request clarifications
regarding information submitted and to request additional information from one or more
Respondents. The Respondents shall cooperate with the Town of Tyrone in such investigation and
furnish to the Town of Tyrone all information and data that the Town may require to make such
investigation.
1.8 OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE; NEGOTIATIONS
Submission of any proposal indicates acceptance of the same and shall constitute an irrevocable
offer for a period of 120 calendar days.
The Town of Tyrone reserves the right to negotiate any and all proposals or parts of proposals in a
manner deemed to be in the best interest of the Town of Tyrone.
1.9 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Submission of any proposal is certification that Respondent has fully read and understands this
RFP, including the property to be leased, its exclusive purpose, and the required terms and
conditions of any resulting lease.
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Submission of any proposal is a certification by the Respondent that the proposal is made without
collusion or fraud and that they have not offered or received any kickbacks or inducements from
any other person or party in connection with their proposals, and that they have not conferred with
any Town of Tyrone employee having official responsibility for this procurement transaction of
any payment, loan, subscription, advance, deposit of money, services, or anything of value of more
than nominal value, present or promise, unless consideration of substantially equal or greater value
was exchanged.
Submission of any proposal is certification that Respondent is not in violation of O.C.G.A. 16-
10-2 and 16-10-22 for acts of bribery, and/ or conspiracy in restraint of free and open competition
in transactions with state or political subdivisions.
Submission of any proposal is certification that Respondent is not currently debarred from
submitting bids or proposals on contracts by any agency of the State of Georgia and the federal
government, nor are they an agent of any person or entity that is currently debarred from submitting
bids on contracts by any agency of the State of Georgia or the federal government.
1.10 GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
This RFP and any resulting lease shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of
Georgia, and Respondents and Lessee, shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local
laws, regulations, and ordinances.
All Respondents to this RFP shall hold harmless the Town of Tyrone, and any of their officers and
employees from all suits and claims alleged to be a result of this RFP. In the event that this RFP is
withdrawn or canceled for any reason, the Town of Tyrone shall have no liability to any Respondent
for any costs or expenses incurred in connection with this RFP or otherwise.
Any dispute between the Town of Tyrone, any Respondent, or the Lessee, should be resolved
between the two parties without resorting to litigation. In the event that the two parties cannot
resolve the conflict, all dispute resolution actions must be pursued within the boundaries of Fayette
County, Georgia.
SECTION II - DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY TO BE LEASED
The street address for the property is 145 Commerce Drive, Tyrone, Georgia 30290. See Exhibit A for
the legal description.
SECTION III - REQUIRED LEASE TERMS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The successful Respondent ("Lessee") will be required to execute a lease that includes in substance,
not form, the following terms and conditions. Any lease term, condition, or provision specifically
addressed herein is subject to negotiation and should be addressed in any proposal submitted in
response to this RFP.
3.0 PURPOSE AND USE OF LEASED PROPERTY
The Lessee shall use the leased property only for the purpose of installing, operating, modifying,
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maintaining, developing and removing, at the Lessee's expense, a telecommunications tower or
cellular communications service system facility, and/or any other related fixtures necessary to the
operations of the telecommunications or cellular communications service system facility on or about
the Lilly Water Tank; and further, that the equipment shelter will only be used for the storage of
equipment necessary for such operations.
Such telecommunications or cellular communication service system facility must be secured and
maintained in a manner as to address any safety and aesthetic issues raised by the Town of Tyrone.
3.1 LEASE TERMS
The term of the lease and the option of a renewal term are negotiable under this RFP; however,
pursuant to Georgia law, the initial term of the resulting lease may not exceed ten (10) years and
the renewal term, if any, may not exceed one term of no more than ten (10) years.
3.2 NON-INTERFERENCE
The Lessee shall use the leased property in a manner which will not disturb the Town of Tyrone's
operations.
Moreover, any cellular communication systems' transmitters and receivers' frequencies shall not
interfere with local radio, TV, Coast Guard, local and regional public safety, national defense or
other similar operations.
3.3 TELECOMMUNICATIONS OPERATIONS
The Lessee shall furnish a plan and description of all equipment to be installed, which shall be
approved by the Town of Tyrone prior to the installation and any material alterations of the Town
of Tyrone's equipment on the property.
The Lessee shall be required to obtain all permits necessary to meet all applicable federal, state, and
local statutes, bylaws, and regulations as well as any and all license(s) required by any and all
applicable federal, state, and local statutes, bylaws, and regulations to operate a telecommunications
tower or cellular communications service system facility on the property. The Lessee must furnish
a copy of such permits and licenses to the Town of Tyrone within thirty (30) days of any such request
by the Town of Tyrone.
The Lessee will be responsible for all costs associated with the installation, maintenance, operation
and insurance of equipment and facilities. All work conducted on the property must be performed
in a good and workmanlike manner, and in a manner that will not adversely affect the property,
including, but not limited to, the structural integrity and maintenance of the property or any existing
structure on the property, or in a manner that will cause any other damage to the property or structures
located on or about the property.
3.4 911 SYSTEM RADIO EQUIPMENT
The Lessee shall provide sufficient space on the telecommunications tower for the Fayette County
911 Center to install/maintain radio equipment/antennas for the proper operation of the county-wide
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public safety radio system at no cost to Fayette County or The Town of Tyrone.
3.5 EXISTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE
The Respondent acknowledges that telecommunications infrastructure is currently located on the
leased premises and is owned by the existing tenant.
Title to all existing tower structures, equipment, and improvements shall remain with the current
owner unless otherwise negotiated between private parties.
In the event a Respondent other than the current tenant is awarded the lease, the Town will
coordinate a reasonable transition period, consistent with the expiration of the current lease, to allow
removal of existing improvements in accordance with the terms of the existing lease.
Respondents shall include in their proposal a transition plan addressing how the site will be prepared
for installation of new facilities if applicable.
Nothing herein shall be construed to grant preferential treatment to any Respondent.
3.6 ADVANCED PAYMENT
The Lessee shall make an advanced payment, due within thirty (30) days of receipt of notice of
award of the lease. The amount of the advanced payment is negotiable under this RFP.
3.7 REMOVAL OF PROPERTY
The Lessee shall be required to remove all telecommunications or cellular communications service
system equipment, facilities, and associated fixtures and apparatuses, and return the leased property
to its original condition within sixty (60) days of the expiration or termination of the lease, unless
otherwise determined by the Town of Tyrone. Title to all cellular and ventilation equipment will
remain with Lessee at such time Lessee vacates the site.
3.8 DEFAULT AND TERMINATION
The Town of Tyrone shall reserve the right to terminate the lease for cause, including but not limited
to, failure by the Lessee to fulfill its obligations under the lease or under applicable laws, regulations,
bylaws, codes or permits, and the Lessee agrees to reimburse the Town of Tyrone for all costs
associated with the enforcement of said lease, including but not limited to all attorneys' fees and
court costs.
3.9 LIABILITY INSURANCE
The Lessee shall procure and maintain in force and effect throughout the term of the lease, a
commercial general liability insurance policy. Said liability insurance shall be in an amount not less
than $1,000,000.00, no aggregate, combined single limit per occurrence of bodily injury and property
damage liability. For all policies, the Lessee shall name the Town of Tyrone and its officers, council
members, employees and agents as an additional insured, and shall provide for a thirty (30) day
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written notification to the Town of Tyrone in the event of cancellation or material changes to the
policy or policies.
The Lessee must furnish a Certificate of Insurance and copies of policies to the Town of Tyrone
within thirty (30) days from the receipt of notice of award of the lease.
3.10 INDEMNIFICATION
The Lessee shall assume sole responsibility and liability for any injury to person or property caused
by any act or omission of any person while on the property, and shall agree to indemnify and hold
harmless the Town of Tyrone and its officers, council members, employees and agents from and against
any and all claims, demands, actions, and causes of action brought by any person.
Moreover, the Lessee must agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Town of Tyrone and its
officers, council members, employees and agents from any and all claims, suits, demands, actions,
and cause of actions arising out of any improvements to the property or any indebtedness or
obligations incurred by the Lessee in making such improvements.
3.11 ASSIGNMENT, SUBLETTING, ENCUMBRANCES
The Lessee shall not assign or transfer any interest in the lease or sublease any part of the lease
without prior written notice and written approval of the Town of Tyrone.
The Lessee shall not mortgage or pledge the property, lease or contract the property as security for
any debt, or incur any encumbrance that could result in a lien or claim of lien against the property,
lease, or contract.
3.12 FORCE MAJEURE
Neither party shall be in default under this lease to the extent that performance of its obligations is
delayed or prevented by reason of any act of God, fire, natural disaster, flood, earthquake,
epidemic, pandemic, governmental action, regulatory change, act of war or terrorism, or other
cause beyond the reasonable control of such party and not due to the fault or negligence of such
party (each, a "Force Majeure Event"). The party claiming a Force Majeure Event shall provide
written notice to the other party as soon as reasonably practicable following the occurrence of such
event, describing the nature and expected duration thereof. Obligations shall resume as soon as the
Force Majeure Event has ceased. Nothing in this provision shall excuse the Lessee from its
obligation to pay rent as and when due.
3.13 CONDEMNATION AND EMINENT DOMAIN
If all or any portion of the leased premises is taken or condemned by any governmental authority
exercising the power of eminent domain, the lease shall terminate as to the portion so taken upon
the date title vests in the condemning authority. If such taking materially impairs the Lessee's
ability to use the leased premises for the purposes set forth herein, either party may terminate this
lease upon thirty (30) days' written notice to the other party. In the event of any taking, the Town
of Tyrone shall be entitled to receive the entire condemnation award attributable to the leased
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premises and improvements thereon. The Lessee may separately pursue any award to which it may
be entitled for the value of its personal property, equipment, and relocation costs, provided such
claim does not diminish the award payable to the Town of Tyrone.
3.14 HOLDOVER
If the Lessee fails to surrender the leased premises and remove all equipment and improvements
within sixty (60) days following the expiration or earlier termination of this lease as required by
this RFP and the resulting lease agreement, the Lessee shall be deemed a holdover tenant on a
month-to-month basis at a monthly rental rate equal to one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the
monthly rent in effect during the final month of the lease term, unless the Town of Tyrone
expressly agrees in writing to different terms. The Town of Tyrone's acceptance of any holdover
rent payment shall not constitute a waiver of its right to require the Lessee to vacate and remove
all improvements from the leased premises. Nothing herein shall limit the Town's right to pursue
all available legal remedies, including injunctive relief and recovery of costs and damages, arising
from the Lessee's failure to timely vacate.
SECTION IV - PROPOSAL FORMAT
4.0 PROPOSAL FORMAT, GENERALLY
Respondents are required to prepare their proposals in accordance with the instructions outlined in
this section. Respondents whose proposals deviate from these instructions may be considered non-
responsive and may be disqualified at the discretion of the Town of Tyrone. Instructions relative
to each part of the proposal submission are addressed in the remainder of this section. All narrative
components of the submission should contain as little technical jargon as possible and should be
oriented toward non-technical personnel.
The submission must include, at a minimum, each of the following:
1. Cover Letter;
2. Proposal, in narrative form, addressing and describing, in as much detail as
possible:
a. Company Background:
b. Company Qualifications; and
c. Technical Capabilities and Intentions;
3. Three References;
4. Respondent's most recent audited public Financial Statement; and
5. Submission Forms, titled and attached hereto as follows:
A. Execution of Proposal;
B. Addenda Acknowledgment;
C. Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act Affidavit; and
D. Lease Terms Summary Sheet.
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