Randall County Siren Project

The City of Amarillo is soliciting bids for the Randall County Siren Project, a comprehensive emergency warning system installation across Randall County. The project involves procuring and installing four new Federal Signal 508 outdoor warning sirens at specific locations, including W. Country Club Rd, Pueblo Trl and Choctaw Trl intersection, Whitaker Rd, and W. Sundown Lane. Each installation requires a 50' metal pole, siren, controller, battery backup box, solar panels, and associated wiring, with all equipment to be transported from the City of Amarillo Service Center. Contractors must be licensed to perform electrical work in Texas and follow strict manufacturer installation guidelines, including pole burial to a minimum depth of 10 feet and ground rod installation. The bid (Bid No. BVB 407-25 YM) is due on September 4, 2025 at 3:00 p.m., with proposals to be submitted electronically through Euna Procurement. Evaluation criteria will include pricing, vendor qualifications, construction time, safety record, and other relevant vendor information, with the contract awarded on a best value basis.

The procurement includes local preference considerations under Section 271.9051 of the Texas Local Government Code, potentially providing advantages to vendors with a principal place of business within Amarillo city limits. Contractors must provide three professional references and demonstrate previous experience with similar projects. The estimated project budget is $80,000, with contractors required to submit a proposal bond of 5% of the total bid amount. Additional requirements include compliance with Texas House Bill 1295, prevailing wage rates for Potter and Randall counties, and submission of various documentation including a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire and insurance certificates. Successful bidders must attend a mandatory post-contract execution pre-construction conference and comply with specific insurance requirements, including commercial general liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and workers' compensation insurance. The project specifically requires solar-powered installations with no commercial power needed, and the contractor will coordinate with a certified Federal Signal technician for technical configuration and programming.