Traffic Signal & Street Lighting Poles

The City of Tucson is soliciting bids for the supply of Traffic Signal and Street Lighting Poles under Solicitation Number 270102, with proposals due by August 11, 2026. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 237310 and is administered by the Transportation & Mobility department, with delivery required to City Traffic Stores, Central Stores, and various regional public agencies. While the annual estimated usage is approximately $400,000, the exact contract value cannot be determined due to blank pricing fields in the line-item schedule. All poles must be newly manufactured, conform to Pima Association of Governments (PAG) 2015 Standard Specifications, and meet ASTM A123 galvanizing standards, with a requirement to withstand wind loads of 70–80 mph. Each pole must be permanently marked with a metal tag containing manufacturer details, pole type, drawing number, shaft and arm dimensions, gauge, and year of manufacture. Delivery terms imply FOB Destination with the contractor retaining responsibility until acceptance, and defective items must be replaced within seven days at the contractor’s expense, including all associated handling costs. Contractors must comply with a range of special requirements including organizational conflict of interest disclosures, flow-down of provisions to subcontracts, and adherence to Buy American standards. Prohibited vendors include Huawei, ZTE, Hytera, Hikvision, and Dahua for telecommunications and surveillance equipment. The contractor is required to maintain all applicable licenses, implement a Heat Safety Plan with water, shade, and training, and comply with Arizona’s non-discrimination executive order. An anti-boycott provision bars participation in international boycotts targeting Israel, and antitrust overcharge claims against subcontractors are assigned to the City. Record retention mandates a three-year hold on all financial and operational documents, subject to audit rights. Bids must be submitted electronically via the City’s OpenGov portal, with no fax or mail exceptions except under very limited circumstances. While no formal evaluation factors or weights are provided, the award will be based on the offer most advantageous to the City, considering cost and other factors, suggesting a trade-off approach rather than LPTA. No Unique Entity ID or CAGE code is required for response, but registration with the City’s Business Services Department is mandatory. Inspection and acceptance occur at the point of delivery, with materials becoming City property upon receipt.