Street Light Poles Rebid

Pierce County Procurement and Contract Services is soliciting bids under Invitation to Bid 2026-ITB-195, a rebid, for 40-foot HAPCO street light poles or an approved equivalent product, with questions due November 4, 2026 and bids due November 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM. The source names no set-aside, preference program, or sole-source intent. Award goes to the lowest responsive bid from a responsible bidder.

Scope covers the poles, luminaire arms in 8-, 10-, and 12-foot lengths, and handhole covers. Estimated quantities include two 35-foot poles, fifteen 40-foot poles with 8-inch base flanges, and three 40-foot poles with 10-inch base flanges. Materials must comply with AASHTO Specifications for Structural Supports, and the contractor must provide material certifications and engineered plans upon request. Pierce County personnel perform all installation. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Pierce County E-Procurement Portal, and bid opening is a public webcast 30 minutes after the deadline.

The estimated contract value is $400,000 annually. The initial term is one year, with automatic year-to-year renewal for a maximum of five years, subject to 30-day cancellation notice from either party. Unit prices must include shipping and freight, prepaid and delivered to Pierce County Traffic at 9200 122nd Street E., Puyallup, Washington. The County pays state sales and use tax and is exempt from federal excise tax. Orders of fewer than 10 poles carry a per-pole surcharge. Prices hold firm for the first six months, after which adjustments depend on vendor cost changes and County approval.

Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000, Washington State workers' compensation, and Employers' Liability. The manufacturer's guarantee runs one year, covering defects and repairs, and extends if defects are discovered. The successful bidder must return a signed contract and insurance certification within 10 calendar days of award notification.