Northstar Drive at Kennedy Street Roundabout Buyer: Heather Biddle Addendum...

Location:	Georgia
Posted:	May 4, 2026
Due:	May 13, 2026
Agency:	Consolidated Government of Columbus
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	B - Special Studies and Analyses - Not R&D
Solicitation No:	RFB No. 26-0038
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COLUMBUS CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT

Georgia’s First Consolidated Government

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

PURCHASING DIVISION

April 7, 2026

1111 1st AVENUE - 1st FLOOR, COLUMBUS, GEORGIA 31901

P. O. BOX 1340, COLUMBUS, GEORGIA 31902-1340

706-225-4087 | ColumbusGA.gov

REQUEST FOR BIDS: Qualified contractors are requested to submit bids, subject to conditions and instructions

as specified, for the following:

RFB No. 26-0038

Northstar Drive At Kennedy Street Roundabout

GENERAL SCOPE

THIS PROJECT CONSISTS OF CONSTRUCTING A NEW ROUNDABOUT AT

THE INTERSECTION OF NORTHSTAR DRIVE AND KENNEDY STREET IN

COLUMBUS, GA. THE PROJECT SITE IS LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 0.15

MILES FROM MARY A. BUCKNER ACADEMY (ELEMENTARY SCHOOL).

SUMMER BREAK BEGINS ON MAY 22, 2026, AND ENDS AUGUST 2, 2026.

ALTHOUGH SOME WORK MAY BE PERFORMED OUTSIDE OF THESE DATES,

SIGNFICANT INTERUPTIONS TO SCHOOL TRAFFIC SHOULD BE MINIMIZED.

DUE DATE

SUBMISSION

REQUIREMENTS

INSTRUCTIONS TO

OBTAIN

SPECIFICATIONS

ADDENDA

NO BID RESPONSE

MAY 6, 2026 - 2:30 PM (Eastern)

Responses must be submitted via DemandStar on or before the due date. A

virtual opening will be held during the 3:00 PM hour of the due

date. Responding vendors are not required but are invited to attend the opening.

If you wish to attend the virtual opening, use one of the Microsoft Teams meeting

options: Click here to join the meeting or call in (audio only) +1 478-239-

0725,,855808406# United States, Macon Phone Conference ID: 855 808 406# Find

a local number | Reset PIN. Note: Columbus Consolidated Government is not

responsible for technical issues that may arise during the virtual opening.

See Appendix A for Submission Requirements, Submission Requirements

Checklist, DemandStar Registration and Submission Instructions.

This RFB document is considered a part of the Contract Documents (Plan

Book). Plans, Specifications & Bid documents will be made available to Contractors

via online download. To gain access to the bid documents, send the following

information to Brennan Hoy at Hoy.Brennan@columbusga.org.

• Company Name

• Company Address

• Contact Name

• Contact Email

• Contact Phone Number

Any and all addenda will be posted on the Bid Opportunities page of the Finance

Department/Purchasing Division, https://www.columbusga.gov/finance/Bid-

Opportunities. Vendors are responsible for periodically visiting the web page for

addenda, both before the due date and prior to submitting a bid.

If you are not interested in this solicitation, refer to page 3.

Andrea J. McCorvey,

Purchasing Manager

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STATEMENT OF "NO BID SUBMISSION"

NOTIFY THE PURCHASING DIVISION IF YOU DO NOT INTEND TO SUBMIT A BID:

TO: Heather Biddle, Buyer

Email BidOpportunities@columbusga.org

We, the undersigned decline to submit a bid for RFB No. 26-0038, for Northstar Drive at Kennedy

Street Roundabout, for the following reason(s):

Specifications are too “tight”, i.e. geared towards one brand or manufacturer (explain below).

There is insufficient time to respond.

We do not offer this product and/or service.

We are unable to meet specifications.

We are unable to meet bond requirements.

Specifications are unclear (explain below).

We are unable to meet insurance requirements.

Other (specify below)

Comments

COMPANY NAME:

AGENT:

DATE:

EMAIL:

TELEPHONE NUMBER:

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GENERAL PROVISIONS

THE GENERAL PROVISIONS SHALL BE DEEMED AS PART OF THE BID SPECIFICATIONS. The provisions

of the Procurement Ordinance for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, as adopted and amended

by Council, shall apply to all invitations for bids and award of all contracts and is specifically incorporated herein

by reference.

NOTICE TO VENDORS

Per Sec. 2-3.05 of the Procurement Ordinance, neither the mayor nor any member of the Columbus Council shall

submit any bid to the Consolidated Government, nor shall the mayor or any member of the Columbus Council

own or have a substantial pecuniary interest in any business that submits a bid to the Consolidated Government.

Per Sect. 2-3.06 of the Procurement Ordinance, no member of any board or authority or commission or other

independent or subordinate entity of the Consolidated Government shall submit any bid to the Consolidated

Government or have a substantial pecuniary interest in any business that submits a bid to the Consolidated

Government if such bid pertains to the board or authority or commission on which such person holds such

membership.

BID BOND SUBMISSION

Provide a bid surety in the form of a Cashier’s Check, Certified Check, or Bid Bond payable to the Consolidated

Government of Columbus, Georgia in the amount of five percent (5%) of the sum of the bid submittal. If submitting

a check, responding vendors must include a copy of the instrument in their DemandStar submission and

mail the physical check. The exterior of the mailed package must display the bid number and bid name and be

addressed to ‘Attention: Heather Biddle, Buyer’, Columbus Consolidated Government, PO Box 1340, Columbus,

GA 31902. The bid security will be forfeited to the City if successful bidder fails to complete the firearms

transfer within ten (10) calendar days following completion of the required publication dates.

PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS

The successful Bidder shall, without any additional cost to the City, furnish Performance and Payment Bonds, both

in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the total contract amount, within ten (10) calendar days after

notification of award. Such bond shall be issued from a reliable surety company, licensed to do business in the

state of Georgia and acceptable to the City.

BUSINESS LICENSE

Bidders shall submit a copy of the Business License (Occupation License) that is required to conduct business at

their location. If awarded the contract, the successful contractor must obtain a business license from the City of

Columbus. However, if the business is located in Georgia and has proof of being properly licensed by a municipality

in Georgia, and paid applicable occupation taxes in that city, the contractor will not be required to pay occupation

taxes in Columbus, GA. If you have questions regarding this requirement, please contact the Revenue Division at

706-225-3780.

ADDENDA

Each Bidder must include the Addenda Acknowledgment form with their submittal; failure to do so may render the

Bidder’s submittal non-responsive and ineligible for further consideration. The Purchasing Division will post any

and all addenda on the Bid Opportunities web page of Columbus Consolidated Government, at

https://www.columbusga.gov/finance/Bid-Opportunities. Bidders are responsible for periodically visiting the web

page, to check for addenda, prior to the bid due date and before submitting a bid.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Columbus Consolidated Government in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252,

42 USC 2000d—42 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of

the Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued

pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into

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pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in

response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin

in consideration for an award.

REJECTION OF BIDS

The Columbus Consolidated Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, CONCERNS OR NEED

CLARIFICATION ABOUT THIS SOLICITATION?

COMMUNICATION CONCERNING ANY SOLICITATION CURRENTLY

ADVERTISED MUST TAKE PLACE IN WRITTEN FORM AND ADDRESSED TO

THE PURCHASING DIVISION.

ANY INQUIRY RECEIVED BY NOON (12:00 PM) EASTERN TIME, ON THE

FIFTH CALENDAR DAY PRIOR TO THE DATE FIXED FOR THE OPENING

OF BIDS, WILL BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION.

ALL QUESTIONS OR CLARIFICATIONS CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION SHALL BE

SUBMITTED IN WRITING. THE CITY WILL NOT ORALLY OR TELEPHONICALLY

ADDRESS ANY QUESTION OR CLARIFICATION REGARDING BID/PROPOSAL

SPECIFICATIONS. IF A VENDOR VISITS OR CALLS THE PURCHASING DIVISION WITH

SUCH QUESTIONS, HE OR SHE WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO SUBMIT THE QUESTIONS IN

WRITING.

ALL CONTACT CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION SHALL BE MADE THROUGH THE

PURCHASING DIVISION. BIDDERS SHALL NOT CONTACT CITY EMPLOYEES,

DEPARTMENT HEADS, USING AGENCIES, EVALUATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS OR

ELECTED OFFICIALS WITH QUESTIONS OR ANY OTHER CONCERNS ABOUT THE

SOLICITATION. QUESTIONS, CLARIFICATIONS, OR CONCERNS SHALL BE SUBMITTED

TO THE PURCHASING DIVISION IN WRITING. IF IT IS NECESSARY THAT A TECHNICAL

QUESTION NEEDS ADDRESSING, THE PURCHASING DIVISION WILL FORWARD SUCH TO

THE USING AGENCY, WHO WILL SUBMIT A WRITTEN RESPONSE.

THE PURCHASING DIVISION WILL FORWARD WRITTEN RESPONSES TO THE

RESPECTIVE BIDDER OR IF IT BECOMES NECESSARY TO REVISE ANY PART OF THIS

SOLICITATION, A WRITTEN ADDENDUM WILL BE ISSUED TO ALL BIDDERS.

THE CITY IS NOT BOUND BY ANY ORAL REPRESENTATIONS, CLARIFICATIONS, OR

CHANGES MADE TO THE WRITTEN SPECIFICATIONS BY CITY EMPLOYEES, UNLESS

SUCH CLARIFICATION OR CHANGE IS PROVIDED TO THE BIDDERS IN A WRITTEN

ADDENDUM FROM THE PURCHASING MANAGER.

BIDDERS ARE INSTRUCTED TO USE THE ENCLOSED “QUESTION/CLARIFICATION

FORM” TO FAX OR EMAIL QUESTION.

ANY REQUEST, AFTER A SOLICITATION HAS CLOSED AND PENDING AWARD, MUST

ALSO BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO THE PURCHASING DIVISION.

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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Northstar Drive at Kennedy Street Roundabout Buyer: Heather Biddle Addendum No. 1 Addendum No. 2 Plan Holders

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