Concrete Street Light Poles

The City of Madison Traffic Engineering Department is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ #5400-0-2025-TJ) for 40 concrete street light poles located within Dane County and Mattoon Village, Wisconsin. The procurement specifically seeks 29-foot tall concrete poles with 6-foot bracket arms, conforming to attachment A drawing number SK9810 specifications. These poles must meet stringent technical requirements, including the ability to withstand 90 mph sustained winds and 117 mph wind gusts, with a minimum compressive strength of 7000 psi at 28 days. Additional technical specifications include a 1.5-inch diameter cable raceway, 2"x8" handhole, and a mandatory 10-year warranty with enhanced coverage for the first 5 years. Quotations are due by Friday, January 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with submissions to be made via email to bids@cityofmadison.com. Delivery will be to the City of Madison Traffic Engineering Shop at 1120 Sayle Street or other designated sites in the greater Madison area, with vendors responsible for full truckload deliveries of approximately 40 poles.

The procurement includes a local vendor preference policy that provides scoring advantages to registered local suppliers. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the policy suggests potential opportunities for local businesses. Vendors must be capable of delivering poles that meet all technical specifications and be prepared to provide comprehensive warranty coverage, including $500 for removal/replacement costs per defective pole. The delivery terms specify FOB Madison pricing, which must include all shipping charges. Although a specific budget range is not provided in the documentation, the procurement involves 40 concrete street light poles with complex technical requirements. Vendors should have expertise in manufacturing specialized concrete infrastructure, possess the capability to meet rigorous engineering specifications, and demonstrate robust quality control processes to ensure compliance with the city's demanding technical and warranty requirements.