Purchase Street Light Poles

Lincoln Electric System is soliciting formal bids under solicitation 103-26 for the purchase and delivery of fiberglass street light poles. The requirement consists of 93 heavy-duty 20-foot embedded round black poles and 72 heavy-duty 20-foot embedded round gray poles, both featuring 3x3.5 inch tenons and a 19-foot height. All items must be delivered FOB to 2620 Fairfield Street, Lincoln, Nebraska. The bid process is a two-step unsealing, with a clarification deadline of August 19, 2026, and a final submission deadline of August 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the LES Online Procurement System in .pdf or .zip format, as paper submissions are not accepted. Key contractual requirements include providing a specific delivery timeline, a product guarantee, and indemnification against patent infringement. The award is likely based on a low-price technically acceptable basis, and any price escalation must be clearly detailed in the bid. Compliance with fair employment practices and all applicable laws is mandatory. Payment will be issued to the Accounts Payable office in Lincoln, Nebraska, following successful inspection and acceptance of the goods at the destination.