Greenville texas flag pole

The City of Greenville, Texas, issued Request for Proposal (RFP) number 2026-RFP-061 seeking qualified firms to provide design-build construction services for a new 190-foot ground-set diminishing section steel flagpole at the southwestern intersection of IH 30 and Wesley Street (Highway 34). The project deliverables include designing and constructing a carbon steel A-36 flagpole with a 42-inch butt diameter and 8.625-inch top diameter, accommodating 130 mph wind loads unflagged and 90 mph with flags, along with foundation design based on supplied geotechnical reports, comprehensive electrical systems, LED lighting (LUX-400), two 50x80-foot Texas state flags, and ongoing flag maintenance services. Respondents must submit sealed proposals by 3:00 PM CST on May 26, 2026, through the OpenGov procurement portal or by mail to PO Box 1049, Greenville, TX 75401, with three printed copies and one electronic copy required. A mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for May 19, 2026, at 2:00 pm at Council Chambers, 2821 Washington Street, Greenville, TX 75401. Evaluation criteria include executive summary (10 points), bid price (25 points), experience on similar projects (40 points), qualifications of project manager and key personnel (15 points), and proposed timeline (10 points). Respondents must demonstrate significant current experience with comparable flagpole projects, provide references with contact information, and disclose any major design or construction issues from previous work. All proposals must remain valid for a minimum of 90 days following the closing date, and the contract structure includes an initial period with options to renew for two additional one-year periods upon mutual agreement.

The RFP does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular types of organizations, including disadvantaged enterprises, suggesting the procurement is open to all qualified firms. Respondents must provide bid, performance, and payment bonds, along with liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate, with statutory worker's compensation insurance naming the City of Greenville as an additional insured. The contractor is responsible for acquiring and paying all federal, state, and local permits and fees required by other entities, including the Federal Aviation Administration, though City permit fees are waived. Payment terms are Net 30, with interim payments based on the percentage of work performed, and the contractor must submit progress reports and participate in periodic meetings with the Contract Administrator as agreed upon. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or award values and budget ranges are specified in the available RFP documentation. The City Council will consider contract award at a regular, scheduled meeting, and the City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, readvertise, or proceed otherwise in its best interest.