High Mast Lighting for Interstate

The City of Alexandria Electric Distribution Department is requesting sealed bids for 60 units of high mast lighting for Interstate installation, with bids due September 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CDT.

The scope specifies CLED2 brand high mast lighting or equal, new and of current model year manufacture. All units must be complete and ready for use with all manufacturer's standard equipment and accessories included. Delivery is F.O.B., freight prepaid, to 1015 N. Third Street, Alexandria, Louisiana 71301, with all freight charges included in the bid price.

The City encourages participation by minority and disadvantaged business enterprises under its AFEAT program and requires documentation of bona fide efforts to engage qualifying subcontractors. Insurance requirements include General Liability coverage with a $4 million aggregate limit and $2 million per occurrence limit, Automobile Liability with a $2 million combined single limit, and statutory Worker's Compensation coverage; the City must be named as additional insured with a 60-day cancellation notice provision.

Bidders must submit written questions or clarifications by close of business Thursday, September 10, 2026, directed to Jeff Reed, Director of Utilities. Bids may be submitted via hand delivery, USPS mail, or electronic submission through Central Bidding at www.centralauctionhouse.com. Sealed bids will be publicly opened in the City of Alexandria Council Chambers or Council Committee Room. Bids must be submitted on forms furnished by the City with all pages intact and all specification response columns completed; incomplete submissions may result in automatic rejection. Bid prices shall remain firm for twelve months from award date. The City reserves the right to award by item or by total bid and to reject any or all bids. No bid opening date extension or addendum will be issued within 72 hours of bid opening without extending the bid submission deadline.