City of Laredo Ionwave #RFP-2026-087 Addendum 1

City of Laredo Solar-Powered Trail Lighting System Procurement

This opportunity from the City of Laredo, Texas, seeks proposals for a solar-powered trail lighting system along the Chacon Creek Park Trail System. - Government Buyer: - City of Laredo, Purchasing Division (Contact: Margarita Bosquez) - Project Scope: - Design, furnish, and install a complete solar-powered LED lighting system for approximately 3.5 miles of trail - Includes segments from Highway 59 to Dryden Park, Chacon Creek Trail, Cheyenne Park to Villa del Sol Park, and Villa del Sol Park to Highway 59 - Products Requested: - Solar-powered LED light fixtures - Photovoltaic panels - Rechargeable batteries and battery enclosures - Lighting controllers - Poles and concrete foundations - Wiring, photocells, timers, motion sensors, dimming controls, surge protection, and all necessary installation hardware - OEMs and Vendors: - SolarPath Inc. mentioned as a potential OEM - Open to all vendors; local vendors receive a 5% preference - Requirements: - Vendors must submit a total project price and itemized price sheet - Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, Non-Collusive Affidavit, and Form 1295 required upon award - Evaluation based on cost, technical approach, system quality, experience, schedule, warranty, and references - Notable Details: - Preferred light pole spacing is 100 feet, but alternative designs are allowed - Project awarded based on best value - Contract term is five years, with an option for a five-year extension and possible month-to-month extension - Electronic and hand-delivered proposals accepted; mailed, telegraphic, email, or facsimile bids not considered

Description

The City of Laredo is soliciting proposals for a Solar-Powered Trail Lighting System. The project involves illuminating approximately 3.5 miles of trail beginning at Clark Boulevard and extending south toward Chacon Creek, with a preferred spacing of about 100 feet between light poles, though alternative spacing proposals are accepted. Bidders are encouraged to submit proposals electronically or by hand delivery; mailed, telegraphic, email, or facsimile bids will not be considered. The City has a local vendor preference ordinance providing a 5% preference for local vendors.

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