20 7ga signal pole.pdf

This Request for Quotation (RFQ #5516-0-2026-BG) is issued by the City of Madison Finance Department, Purchasing Services, on behalf of the Traffic Engineering agency in Wisconsin. The City seeks quotations for twelve (12) 20-foot galvanized steel poles designed for street lighting applications. Each pole must feature a round tapered steel shaft with welded base, handholes, bracket arms accommodating two-inch slip fitters for luminaires, and permanent imprinted metal labels indicating pole height, shaft gauge, and manufacturing year. The poles must be engineered to withstand sustained wind velocities of 90 miles per hour and gust velocities of 117 miles per hour with bracket arms and typical roadway luminaires in place. Quotations are due electronically to bids@cityofmadison.com by March 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. The RFQ was posted on February 24, 2026, providing a fourteen-day response window. Bidders must specify delivery timeframes in days after receipt of order. Technical questions should be directed to Ed Smith at Traffic Engineering, while procedural inquiries should be directed to Brittany Garcia at Purchasing Services.

All pricing must be delivered pricing including shipping charges with FOB delivery to 1120 Sayle Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53715. The City reserves the right to award the contract to the responsive and responsible bidder whose bid is most advantageous considering factors including cost, quality, warranty, delivery capability, past performance, and service reputation. Quotations may not be withdrawn for ninety days following the due date. Bidders must submit completed Form A (Price Proposal) and Form B (Bidder Information) with their responses. The City of Madison offers a local vendor preference to suppliers registered as of the bid due date. Substitutes are permitted but require submission of manufacturer information, model numbers, specifications, and product literature for City evaluation and equivalency determination. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in available solicitation documents.