Street Lights and Accessories

Baltimore County is soliciting bids under solicitation B-10000563 to establish a term agreement for the purchase of street lights and accessories on an as-needed basis. The contract, managed by the Bureau of Traffic Engineering and Transportation, involves the supply of various 12-foot aluminum alloy poles, LED fixtures, and related components for locations including Towson, Catonsville, and Pikesville. The agreement is set to become effective on January 1, 2027, for an initial one-year term with four optional one-year renewals. Award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation factors including financial responsibility, past performance via two references, and the Economic Benefit Factor regarding local job creation and MWBE commitments. Technical requirements specify that equipment must be UL8750 and UL1598 compliant, ETL/cETL listed for wet locations, and manufactured to ISO9001:2008 standards. All deliveries are F.O.B. Destination/Inside Delivery and must be completed within 14 days of an order. The contract mandates strict environmental packaging standards, prohibiting non-recyclable Styrofoam and requiring biodegradable or recycled cushioning materials. Bidders must provide a procurement affidavit, minority and women participation affidavit, and evidence of good standing with the State of Maryland. Additionally, the contractor must maintain general liability insurance of at least 1,000,000 dollars per occurrence and adhere to Buy America preferences for apparel and safety equipment.