Solar Lighting for Jordan River Parkway

Murray City Corporation's Division of Purchasing has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the procurement of outdoor solar powered LED lighting systems for the Jordan River Parkway in Salt Lake County, Utah. The City seeks complete, fully operational solar lighting units that must be compatible with existing ALLTA PRO Series installations and capable of supporting public safety, visibility, and sustainability objectives along the parkway. Each unit must include an LED luminaire, solar panel(s), energy storage battery, solar charge controller, mounting pole, brackets, foundation hardware, and all associated wiring and control components, with minimum specifications of 7,000 lumens per fixture, color temperature of 3,000K to 5,000K (nominal 4,000K preferred), Type III light distribution pattern, minimum 60,000-hour LED lifespan, LiFePO4 battery with minimum 20Ah capacity at 12.8V nominal, MPPT charge controller, and monocrystalline solar panels rated at minimum 50W output. Bidders must demonstrate experience in providing outdoor solar powered LED lighting systems, certify compatibility with existing installations, and prove equivalent or enhanced product capabilities. Bid submissions are due electronically through the Utah Public Procurement Place (U3P) Euna platform or by sealed mail delivery by 2:00 PM MST on January 13, 2026, with questions accepted through January 9, 2026, and first-order delivery required by May 1, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder whose bid complies with all material requirements and demonstrates the necessary experience, capability, equipment, and financial resources.

The procurement contains no identified set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types responding to this solicitation. Bidders must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of at least $2,000,000 per occurrence, Workers' Compensation insurance at statutory limits, and Commercial Automobile Liability insurance of at least $2,000,000 combined single limits, with all prices quoted as firm and fixed including manufacturing, materials, hardware, controls, documentation, packaging, and delivery to City-designated locations on an F.O.B. destination basis. The City requires integration with the existing ALLTA PRO Series solar lighting installations to ensure consistent lighting quality, operations, maintenance, and long-term asset management, and bidders must warrant that goods perform according to specifications and are free of defects for one year from delivery with repair or replacement required within ten days of written notification of non-conformity. Current purchasing projections include 50 to 60 units in 2026 with an option to purchase an additional 50 to 60 units in 2027, totaling potential purchases of up to 120 units over two years, though specific budget ranges or award values are not disclosed in the procurement documents. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, cancel the solicitation, or reissue if determined in the City's best interest, and installation, construction, or foundation services are not included or required by the City.