Street Light Materials for Linda Vista Avenue

The City of Pasadena's Public Works Department is seeking competitive bids for street light materials to support the Linda Vista Avenue Street Light Conversion project in Los Angeles County, California. The procurement involves purchasing specific LED lighting infrastructure, including 35 LED cobrahead fixtures (100w HPS equivalent), 8 verde green color 800CL poles, 140 TGS 36w G5 lamps, 50 lantern fixtures, 110 5-ampere fuses with Tron-style HEB cartridges, 110 Ripley button photoeye controls, and 5,000 linear feet each of red and white #12 AWG wire. The bid will be received electronically through the City's eProcurement Portal prior to 2:00 pm on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, with a bid release date of Thursday, April 4, 2024. Evaluation criteria will include the lowest Grand Total Price, considering factors such as material quality, vendor capability, performance history, and ability to provide maintenance and service. The contract duration is specified as one year from the date of execution, with no optional extension periods included. Vendors must complete all forms in the Bidder's Submittals/Checklist and provide a valid bid price for 120 days.

The procurement opportunity emphasizes compliance with local requirements, including Equal Employment Opportunity provisions and a Living Wage Ordinance for contracts exceeding $25,000. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the procurement documents include Section 3 Federal Requirements, which aim to direct employment and economic opportunities to low- and very low-income persons, with benchmarks of 25% total labor hours for Section 3 workers and 5% for Targeted Section 3 workers. The City will retain 5% of the contract amount until labor standards enforcement is complete. The sales tax rate of 10.25% will be applied to taxable items, and vendors must be prepared to submit additional documentation such as a Taxpayer Identification Number (IRS Form W-9), Pasadena Business License, and insurance documentation. While a specific contract value is not mentioned, the comprehensive technical requirements and extensive documentation suggest a significant municipal infrastructure investment. Vendors must be prepared to comply with multiple federal and local regulatory requirements, including HUD-related labor standards and comprehensive technical integration assessments.