TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT: CABINETS, CONTROLLERS

The City of Mobile issued a sealed, all‑or‑none bid (Bid No. 5803) for the supply of new traffic‑signal equipment—specifically base‑mount and pole‑mount cabinets (TS2‑Type I and II) without controllers—that must meet NEMA TS‑2 2016 standards, NEC/NESC requirements, and include extensive accessories (LED lighting, police panel switches, surge protection, grounding, etc.). The contract was awarded to Southern Lighting. Pricing is submitted on a unit‑price basis, with a 5 % bid bond required and a six‑month firm‑price period, renewable up to five additional six‑month periods. The procurement is open competition, subject to local vendor‑preference rules and a 15 % socio‑economically disadvantaged participation requirement for contracts exceeding $50 k. • Scope: Supply of 1‑5 units each of four cabinet types, fully equipped and compliant with technical specs. • Procurement: Sealed bid, full and open competition, unit‑price pricing, bid bond 5 % of total. • Vendor: Single award to Southern Lighting; out‑of‑state vendors must provide Alabama Certificate of Authority and E‑Verify data.