Request for Quote 2026 Street Lighting Conversion Project

The City of West Allis, Wisconsin is requesting competitive bids for the supply and delivery of assorted fixtures and electrical components for the 2026 Street Lighting Conversion Project (RFQ #PW-26020). The procurement involves the procurement of LED street lighting equipment, with the city permitting vendors to submit alternate or comparable products provided they include detailed product specifications and warranty information. The specification sheets indicate two primary fixture options being considered: the Cree Lighting Guideway Series LED Street Luminaire, available in three sizes with lumen packages ranging from 4,000 to 32,000 lumens and efficacy up to 168 lumens per watt, and the Leotek GreenCobra GCJ J-Series LED Street Light with four model variants providing lumens output ranging from approximately 2,397 to 14,332. Both fixture lines offer multiple voltage configurations (120-277V or 347-480V), color temperatures, optical distributions, and field-adjustable output capabilities for post-installation customization. Bids must be submitted online through the Bonfire eProcurement platform by February 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time, with delivery required to the City of West Allis Public Works Inventory Department at 6300 W McGeoch Avenue by the preferred date of April 1, 2026 or earlier under F.O.B. Destination terms. Purchase orders are anticipated to be issued by February 24, 2026, with awards made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting stated requirements on an all-or-none or line-by-line basis. Pricing quotes must remain valid for forty-five days from the bid closing date, with payment terms of Net 30 days, and all questions should be submitted through the Bonfire platform messaging feature to the designated Procurement representative, Chris Swanson, Supply Chain Purchasing Supervisor.

The Request for Quote does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular types of organizations or disadvantaged enterprises; the solicitation is open to all qualified vendors capable of meeting the specifications. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. The specification sheets for both the Cree Guideway Series and Leotek GreenCobra fixtures indicate products manufactured in the USA from US and imported parts, with industry certifications including cULus listing, FCC Part 15 compliance, IES LM-79 photometric testing compliance, and Dark Sky Association approval; both product lines feature 10-year limited warranty options and are designed for universal two-bolt slip fitter mounting for standard municipal pole applications. The specific budget or total award value for this procurement is not disclosed in the available documentation, though the scope encompasses multiple fixture units of varying sizes and configurations. Vendors requiring assistance with account creation or bid submission through Bonfire should contact the Bonfire Help Desk at 1-800-354-8010 or support@gobonfire.com.