Commodity contract for 25 foot bolt down aluminum black poles and transformer bases

The City of Milwaukee Department of Administration is seeking a commodity contract for 25-foot bolt-down aluminum black poles and transformer bases through Bid #21514. The procurement requires ten 25-foot aluminum bolt-down black poles rated for banners and ten aluminum transformer bases, manufactured according to City of Milwaukee Specification No. 12c-C-1 dated 10/30/2025 and Specification No. 12e-F-31 dated 12/28/2025. Poles must comply with AASHTO Standard Specifications, support a fifty-pound fixture, and withstand 90 miles per hour wind loads. Manufacturers or direct authorized distributors must submit detailed engineering documentation, including calculations sealed by a Wisconsin-licensed engineer within 30 days of bid award. Bids must be electronically submitted via the Bonfire Portal by 4:30 PM CT on January 29, 2026, with delivery required within ninety calendar days of order receipt, limited to Tuesday through Thursday between 9 AM and 12 PM, with 24-hour advance notice.

The solicitation offers bid preferences for Local Business Enterprises (LBE) of up to 5 percent or $25,000, with potential increases for Small Business Enterprises, Milwaukee-Made/County-Made/American-Made goods up to 12 percent or $27,892, and Socially Responsible Contractors (SRC) up to 5 percent or $25,000. Bidders must comply with the Build America Buy America Act and submit comprehensive documentation including Form W-9, affidavits, and specification compliance breakdowns. Contractors are required to maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, with the City of Milwaukee named as an additional insured. The contract includes a one-year warranty from installation, not exceeding two years from delivery, with the seller responsible for repair and replacement of defective units. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves ten poles and ten transformer bases, suggesting a moderate-value contract focused on infrastructure equipment for the City of Milwaukee's Public Works Department.