Outdoor Emergency Warning Siren

The City of Bloomington, Illinois is requesting sealed bids for Bid #2027-09 to furnish and install two outdoor emergency warning sirens, with bids due August 25, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. CST via the City's e-Procurement Portal. The project must meet compliance with prevailing wage requirements under the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act and is subject to a Project Labor Agreement requirement under Ordinance No. 2024-058 unless a waiver is granted.

The scope covers replacement of two existing sirens: Siren #1 (DB-6) at 2602 Danbury Drive at Pepper Ridge Elementary School and Siren #15 (BB-2) at 614 IAA Drive. Each siren shall be an American Signal Corporation Tempest Model T-128 or equivalent, mounted on a pole a minimum of 50 feet above ground. All equipment must comply with FEMA Outdoor Warning Systems Guide CPGI-17, operate on 120/240 VAC with 48-volt DC battery backup capable of 15 minutes continuous operation, produce 128 dB sound output at 100 feet with minimum one-mile range, operate across temperatures from -30°C to +60°C, and withstand winds up to 100 MPH. Activation is via Motorola XPR5380e radio on 800 MHz signaling protocol. The scope includes removal of existing sirens and concrete pads, with the City retaining all salvage rights. All equipment carries a one-year warranty against defective materials, design, and workmanship.

Project completion is due April 30, 2027, with liquidated damages of $50 per calendar day for delays. Payment is a single lump sum upon project completion and acceptance, contingent upon submission of equipment warranties and waivers of lien. A bid guaranty of no less than 10 percent of the total bid amount is required, and the successful bidder must provide Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price within ten business days of award. All pricing is F.O.B. Bloomington, Illinois, freight prepaid, with NET 45 default payment terms. Insurance requirements include General Liability of $2 million per occurrence / $4 million aggregate, Products & Completed Operations of $2 million, Worker's Compensation of $1 million, Automobile Liability of $2 million, and Umbrella/Excess Liability of $5 million. Aspirational diversity goals are 8 percent MBE/WBE/DBE subcontractor utilization and 10 percent minority and 2 percent female worker participation. Questions are due August 13, 2026 by 12:00 p.m., with City responses by August 18, 2026. Award is anticipated September 14, 2026.