Re-bid New Solar Powered School Zone Flashers within the City limits

The City of Taylor is requesting bids on up to four solar-powered school zone flashers with installation, removal of existing assemblies, and site clearance, with bids due August 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at 205 S. Edmond St., Taylor, Texas.

Each new solar-powered assembly must include three beacons per unit, a programmable time clock, school speed limit signage, cell phone use prohibited signage, and a 24-inch diameter by 6-foot concrete foundation. The contractor is responsible for removing existing school zone flasher assemblies and concrete foundations, replacing them with new foundations and equipment, and removing all debris from the sites. The city reserves the right to replace up to four school zone flashers annually depending on current-year budget availability.

The contract period is 12 months with four optional annual renewals contingent on city council budgetary approval. Any price increases associated with annual renewals must be justified by Consumer Price Index information or documented vendor cost increases. Bidders must submit pricing per unit and total pricing on the specifications and pricing sheet. Required bid documents include a Certificate of Insurance, W9 form, reference sheet, conflict of interest questionnaire, and a City of Taylor Purchasing rider. Compliance with Texas HB1295, SB13, and SB19 is required. The city will award to the lowest responsible bidder providing the best value. Repairs to existing school zone flashers that are not working but are repairable will be requested on an as-needed basis through separate quotes. Questions are due August 21, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Late bids will be rejected as non-responsive.