City of Laredo Ionwave #RFQ FY27-ENG-04

Design-build services for a 325–350-foot U.S. flagpole installation

The City of Laredo Engineering Department is seeking a design-build team for a landmark U.S. flagpole installation in downtown Laredo. - Government buyer: City of Laredo, Engineering Department. - Requested project: Design, fabricate, construct, and install one complete, operational U.S. flagpole approximately 325–350 feet tall. Supply flags sized for the installation; flag quantities and dimensions are not specified. - Products and systems: Flagpole and associated foundation, anchors, connections, coatings, and hardware; flag-raising and lowering equipment; electrical service, lighting, grounding, lightning protection, and any required obstruction marking or lighting. No part numbers are provided. - Services: Site investigations and project management; engineering and design; regulatory coordination and permitting; fabrication and delivery coordination; foundation and site construction; erection; testing and commissioning; staff training and project closeout. - Notable requirements: Account for wind loading, fatigue, vibration, corrosion, safe operating limits, and flag equipment. Provide signed and sealed design documents through appropriately licensed Texas professionals. Coordinate City, TxDOT, and FAA reviews, approvals, permits, inspections, traffic control, and highway safety requirements. Deliver operating procedures, maintenance guidance, warranties, record drawings, and closeout documentation. - Qualifications and context: The project replaces a removed downtown flagpole and flag and is intended to recognize Laredo’s inland-port role and honor veterans. Teams should demonstrate relevant tall-structure experience, technical capability, and experience securing agency approvals. Local participation is encouraged. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or prospective vendors are named in the available information. - Funding and performance: Any agreement is contingent on funding availability. The performance duration and specific project schedule are not stated; work will follow the schedule established in the agreement.

Description

The City of Laredo is seeking qualifications from design-build teams to provide engineering, fabrication, construction, and installation services for a new United States flagpole approximately 325 to 350 feet tall. The selected team is to provide a complete, operational installation in accordance with the approved design criteria, budget, contract schedule, and executed agreement. Selection will be based on demonstrated competence, credentials, and statements of qualifications. A professional services agreement will be issued upon funding availability; the RFQ response deadline is November 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Time.

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