Opportunity
City of Laredo Ionwave #RFP-2026-087
City of Laredo Solar-Powered Trail Lighting System Procurement
Posted
August 21, 2026
Respond By
September 14, 2026
Identifier
RFP-2026-087
NAICS
335122, 237130
The City of Laredo, Texas, is seeking proposals for a comprehensive solar-powered trail lighting system for the Chacon Creek Park Trail System. - Government Buyer: - City of Laredo Purchasing Division, City Secretary's Office - Contact: Margarita Bosquez - Project Scope: - Design, supply, and installation of solar-powered LED lighting along multiple trail segments (Highway 59 to Dryden Park, Chacon Creek Trail, Cheyenne Park to Villa del Sol Park, Villa del Sol Park to Highway 59) - System includes LED light fixtures, photovoltaic panels, rechargeable batteries, battery enclosures, lighting controllers, poles, concrete foundations, wiring, photocells, timers, motion sensors, dimming controls, surge protection, and all necessary installation hardware - Products/Services Requested: - Solar-powered LED trail lighting system (no specific part numbers or quantities provided) - Unique Requirements: - Mandatory submission of Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, Non-Collusive Affidavit Form, and Form 1295 - Local vendor preference ordinance (5% evaluation preference) - Evaluation based on cost, technical approach, system quality, experience, schedule, warranty, and references - Proposals must be submitted electronically or by hand delivery - Contract Term: - Five years with an option to extend for an additional five years; possible month-to-month extension up to three months - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to manufacturers of solar-powered lighting systems
Description
The City of Laredo is soliciting proposals for a Solar-Powered Trail Lighting System. The solicitation encourages bidders to submit proposals electronically or by hand delivery, with mailed, telegraphic, email, or facsimile bids not considered. Proposals must be submitted by September 14, 2026, and will be publicly acknowledged on September 15, 2026. The City has a local vendor preference ordinance providing a 5% preference for local vendors in bid evaluations.