SOLAR POWERED LED AND SPEED RADAR SIGNS

The contract is for the furnishing and delivery of Solar Powered LED and Speed Radar Signs for the County of Ocean. The contract includes various items such as sign assemblies, steel sign posts, batteries, and solar panels. The signs must conform to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The contract has a term of one year, from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026, and the County reserves the right to extend the term. The contract was awarded to Eberl Iron Works, Inc. and National Highway Products, Inc. as the lowest qualified bidders. Some key features of the signs include: * Solar powered and fully self-contained sign assemblies * High-power 1W LEDs with a maximum light intensity of up to 600,000 mcd * LED enclosures mounted to the sign in a 1" hole and ultrasonically welded or mechanically fastened * Wiring conforming to military specification MIL-W-16878D, Type D, vinyl nylon jacket * Control circuit with independently flashing dual outputs * Battery packs with 4.8V, 14 Ah nickel metal hydride (NiMH) * Solar panels sized to maintain the battery sufficiently for operation in the Ocean County Region * Aluminum plate and bracket mounting for solar panels at an angle of 45° to 60° * Anti-vandal fasteners and hardware * Waterproof and anti-vandal control circuit covering * Operational temperature range of -40°F to 176°F * Ingress Protection IP-65 rating or better for all connectors * One-year unconditional warranty against defects in material and workmanship