Message Boards

The City of Murfreesboro, located in Rutherford County, Tennessee, is soliciting sealed bids for ITB-06-2022 to procure two Portable Electronic Large Solar Message Sign and Trailer units for the Street Department. The procurement specifically requires message boards that are 2020 or newer models, with precise technical specifications including a minimum overall length of 183 inches, maintenance-free batteries, solar panels, and a cellular 4G LTE modem. Bidders must submit their electronic proposals via ProcureNow by September 8, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, with a required delivery timeline of 90 calendar days from the purchase order issuance. The bid specifications outline comprehensive requirements for trailer design, controller operations, display panel characteristics, and warranty terms. Evaluation will focus on compliance with technical specifications, overall bid completeness, and meeting the city's operational needs for mobile message board technology.

The procurement opportunity appears open to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The City of Murfreesboro is tax-exempt and expects bidders to include all associated costs in their proposals, including services, labor, set-up, accessories, and training. The contract includes a minimum 1-year warranty on the complete trailer and a 2-year warranty on electronic components. Pricing submitted must remain valid for 90 calendar days from the bid award, and the city reserves the right to negotiate contract terms and reject any bid that does not meet its specifications. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the procurement is for two message board units with comprehensive technical requirements. Vendors must also comply with legal and ethical standards, including non-discrimination policies and Tennessee's Iran Divestment Act.