Active SLED Opportunity · INDIANA · CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS
AI Summary
The City of Indianapolis seeks bids for a term agreement to supply traffic signal LED lights compliant with ITE standards. The contract term is one year with delivery within 30 days of order. Bids due by July 30, 2026, 10:00 am ET. Required certifications and documentation must accompany bids.
Buyer | Kyle Willis |
Buyer Phone | (317) 327-4641 |
The City of Indianapolis and Marion County by and through the Department of Public Works Department is seeking Bids for Term Agreement for Supply of Traffic Signal LED Lights. Bids are due not later than 10:00 am on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
If Vendor wishes to return a hard copy bid to Purchasing instead of using the new electronic process. Please do the following steps:
Go to Downloads tab. Select the Project Documents and Attachments. Click Download Selected Items. A zip file containing the selected items will download to your computer.
Delivery by U.S. Mail or In Person:
City County Purchasing Division
200 E. Washington Street
Room 1522
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Hard copy Bids are opened:
July 30, 2026, 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time in City County Purchasing Division, Room 1560.
Bids Only: Bids are to be delivered to room 1522 City/County Building prior to 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time on or before the above due date. However, from 9:31 until 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, bids will be accepted in room 1560 of the City/County Building.
Download, fill out, and return with bid packet.
ITEM | ITEM DESCRIPTION | COMPLIANCE Check Yes or No |
A. | The minimum requirements for the LED traffic signal retrofit modules to be provided shall be in accordance with the current version of Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) purchase specification for Vehicle Traffic Control Signal Heads - Light Emitting Diode (LED) Circular Signal Supplement for ball indications and the current version of Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) purchase specification for Vehicle Traffic Control Signal Heads – Light Emitting Diode (LED) for Vehicle Arrow Traffic Signal Supplement including Omni directional portion. |
Yes_____No_____ |
B. | A Certificate of Compliance of the above specifications shall accompany each shipment and will require serial numbers of modules covered by certificate. |
Yes_____No_____ |
C. | A copy of the lab test report from a reputable independent laboratory (e.g. Intertek) showing the light intensity values at each ITE specified distribution test point for each module supplied shall be included with the bid. |
Yes_____No_____ |
D. | LED modules shall be rated for 100,000 or more hours of operation at the specified voltage and operating temperature. |
Yes_____No_____ |
E. | The LED traffic signal lamp unit shall be designed as a retrofit replacement for existing signal lamps, which will not require any special tools for installation, the twelve (12) inch retrofit replacement LED traffic signal lamp unit shall fit into existing traffic signal housings without modifications. |
Yes_____No_____ |
F. | Installation of a retrofit LED traffic signal module into existing signal housing shall only require removal of the existing lens, reflector, and incandescent lamp, fitting of the new unit securely in the housing door, and connecting to existing electrical wiring or terminal block by means of simple quick, tan, or spade connectors. |
Yes_____No_____ |
G. | If proper orientation of the LED ball unit is required for optimum performance, prominent and permanent directional marking(s), that is an “UP arrow,” or “TOP” for correct indexing and orientation shall exist on the unit. |
Yes_____No_____ |
H. | The manufacturer’s name, serial number, manufacture date and all other necessary identification for manufacturer’s warranty replacement shall be permanently marked on the backside of the LED traffic signal lamp unit. |
Yes_____No_____ |
I. | The LED traffic signal lamp unit shall be a single, self-contained device, not requiring on-site assembly for installation into existing traffic signal housing. |
Yes_____No_____ |
J. | The LED traffic signal lamp unit shall be operationally compatible with TS1and TS2 controllers, conflict monitors and malfunction management units currently used by the City.
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Yes_____No_____ |
K. | The LED shall be completely sealed to prevent any moisture or humidity damage to the unit. |
Yes_____No_____ |
L. | Each LED Model shall be provided with the following documentation: Complete and accurate schematic, component layout and parts list for power supply, installation wiring guide, contact name, address, and telephone number for the representative, manufacturer, or distributor for warranty repair. |
Yes_____No_____ |
M. | For each Model submitted, the manufacturer name, brand and model number of LEDs used shall be provided, along with the LED manufacturer’s recommended drive current and light output vs. time degradation curves. |
Yes_____No_____ |
N. | The LED traffic signal lamp unit shall be warranted against any failure due to workmanship, material defects or intensity within the first sixty (60) months of field operation. The LED signal shall meet or exceed minimum luminous intensity values per the applicable ITE specifications (see “A.”) during the first sixty (60) months of field operation. |
Yes_____No_____ |
O. | The LED traffic signal lamp offered shall be in compliance with the Energy Policy Act of 2005. |
Yes_____No_____ |
P. | The City may perform random sample testing on all shipments. Random sample testing will be completed within thirty (30) days after delivery. |
Yes_____No_____ |
Section | Requirements - Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) 2005 purchase specification for Vehicle Traffic Control Signal Heads - Light Emitting Diode (LED) Circular Signal Supplement for ball indications (current version) | Compliance Circle Yes or No | Substantiation |
Physical & Mechanical Requirements – Summary | |||
Stand-alone units shall fit into VTCSH approved traffic signal housings without modification to the housing. | Yes / No |
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Installation of LED modules shall not require special tooling and shall connect directly to the existing electrical wiring system. | Yes / No |
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| Release Project Date: | July 10, 2026 |
| Question Submission Deadline: | July 21, 2026, 12:00pm |
| Response Submission Deadline: | July 30, 2026, 10:00am |
Buyer | Kyle Willis |
Buyer Phone | (317) 327-4641 |
The City of Indianapolis and Marion County by and through the Department of Public Works Department is seeking Bids for Term Agreement for Supply of Traffic Signal LED Lights. Bids are due not later than 10:00 am on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
If Vendor wishes to return a hard copy bid to Purchasing instead of using the new electronic process. Please do the following steps:
Go to Downloads tab. Select the Project Documents and Attachments. Click Download Selected Items. A zip file containing the selected items will download to your computer.
Delivery by U.S. Mail or In Person:
City County Purchasing Division
200 E. Washington Street
Room 1522
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Hard copy Bids are opened:
July 30, 2026, 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time in City County Purchasing Division, Room 1560.
Bids Only: Bids are to be delivered to room 1522 City/County Building prior to 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time on or before the above due date. However, from 9:31 until 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, bids will be accepted in room 1560 of the City/County Building.
The quantities listed are estimates only and are based on history or department survey. The City may purchase more or less than the amounts shown. All orders shall be on an as needed basis, subject to the availability of funding and budgetary considerations.
The City may award a contract to a vendor who submits the overall lowest, responsive, and responsible bid/quote; or it may split the award between two or more vendors, all to the advantage of the City. For purposes of evaluation, a split between two or more vendors will not be considered to be to the advantage of the City if increased administrative costs offset any projected cost savings realized by splitting the award.
The contract resulting from this bid/quote may be renewed beyond the expiration date by mutual agreement of the parties. The term of the renewal may not be longer than the term of the original contract. A renewal shall be by written notice by either party and written acceptance by the other. All other terms and conditions of the contract shall remain the same as set forth in the resulting agreement. Terms and conditions may be amended only by written instrument, signed by both the City, and awarded vendor, and attached to the resulting agreement as an amendment.
All bids received shall be considered valid for not less than ninety (90) days from the date of bid opening. Pricing shall be firm for the length of the contract, including any renewals.
There will be no bid bonds or performance bonds required for this contract.
Unless otherwise agreed to by the requesting location, delivery shall be within 30 calendar days after receipt of a valid order. All deliveries shall be made Monday through Friday during normal business hours (official holidays excluded) unless other prior arrangements are made. Vendor shall adhere to any other delivery policies (e.g., notification, etc.) as may be required by the department or agency. Vendor may not be compensated or reimbursed for goods acquired or services provided prior to the issuance of a valid purchase order.
The City requests delivered pricing (FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid & Allowed) for this particular contract, and shipping charge should therefore be included in the vendor’s unit price. Additional charges including, but not limited to, fuel, delivery, residential, Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) surcharges will not be allowed. All items will be shipped and protected in transit per industry standards.
If, for any reason, the City rejects items supplied by the vendor, the City shall not be responsible for any shipping and handling, restocking, or similar charges incurred by the vendor.
The City may terminate the resulting contract for cause or convenience at any time during the term of the contract, without penalty, upon ten (10) calendar day’s written notice to the vendor. The City shall be the sole judge of the adequacy of the vendor’s performance pursuant to the resulting contract.
At the time of award, vendor may be required to provide proof of insurance showing existing coverage in accordance with the terms and amounts stated in the Sample Agreement, or the terms and amounts of insurance coverage vendor proposes to furnish in lieu of the amounts in the Sample Agreement. The proof of insurance shall be issued by a financially responsible insurance company authorized to do business in Indiana.
Individuals with disabilities or needing special assistance during site visits, scheduled conferences, openings, or any other activities related to a bid, quote or request for proposal should contact the Purchasing Division at (317) 327- 4900 to make arrangements for such assistance.
Vendor binds itself and its partners, successors, executors, administrators and assigns to City and to the partners, successors, executors, administrators and assigns of City, in respect to all covenants of this agreement; except as otherwise provided herein, vendor shall not assign, sublet, or transfer its interest in this agreement without the written consent of City.
By submitting a response to this bid/quote, each vendor agrees that all of its related expenses are its sole responsibility, and that the City will not be responsible for any costs whatsoever incurred by the vendor in connection with or resulting from the bid/quote process, including but not limited to costs for preparation/submission of the bid/quote, travel & per diem, attending interviews, providing presentations or product demonstrations.
Although this solicitation and resultant contract may state a specific model or version and an estimated number of items or units to be purchased, it is understood and agreed that the City may purchase additional products and/or services from the contractor including subsequent product releases or replacement products at the original submitted price; provided that these additional items do not materially differ from the original product and represent the same manufacturer and essential functionality.
A Sample Agreement, which includes insurance requirements, is available for review at the end of this document. This sample agreement contains the City’s standard terms but may not contain language specific to this purchase. Any proposed exceptions to this document should be included in detail on the Exception Sheet.
Insurance Notice
Please review the insurance requirements carefully. All insurance requirements listed and referenced in this request will be included in the final contract, this includes requirements listed in the sample agreement. A change can be requested during the bidding process, but once the bid is awarded no insurance waivers can be provided. Changes can be requested in the Exceptions Sheet and/or during the question-and-answer portion of the bidding process. A justification for requested changes should be provided, including references to the project scope of work. For construction projects, pleasure ensure you review the insurance requirements in the Article 5 of the City of Indianapolis Standard General Conditions for Construction Contracts.
For management purposes, City agencies or departments may report contract problems to the Purchasing Division by using the City Intranet Contract Monitoring Report. This program of quality control is to ensure that contractors successfully fulfill their contractual obligations with the City and maintain a positive contractor performance status.
If requested by the City, a report shall be submitted on all goods and services provided or project milestones. (This may be a one-time, monthly, quarterly or annual report as requested.) The report shall include but not be limited to: The vendor’s name, address, contact information, contract number / description, date and location of services or project details, agency name, purchase order number(s), hours to complete projects and costs associated for services or milestone completed. These reports should be submitted in a Microsoft Office Program format and mailed to the attention of the Contract Manager at 1522 City-County Building, 200 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Reports may also be submitted to the Contract Manager by email to Purchasing@indy.gov.
Pursuant to IC 22-5-1.7, all public contracts for services entered into must contain E-Verify provisions. Any Contractor entering into a service agreement with the City or County shall affirm under penalties of perjury that it is and will remain in compliance with that statute. This affirmation is part of the digital contract signature process. Additional information can be viewed on the Purchasing Division web site at https://www.indy.gov/activity/find-bid-opportunities.
Vendor must be willing to accept invoice payments via City/County check, City/County Purchasing Card (Master Card) or Automated Clearing House (ACH) at the City’s sole option and discretion. The City will not be responsible for any card fees or other bank charges incurred by the vendor.
The City is presently contracted with the following Contractor(s) to provide this service/product. A scan of the City's written agreement may be viewed online at https://www.indy.gov/activity/city-and-county-contracts and searching for the contract number(s).
| Contract Number | Contractor |
| 21739 | Traffic Control Corp |
The Contractor shall provide a point of contact assigned to oversee the resulting contract and to be able to keep the City informed of changes, progress, and to be able to answer any questions The Contractor shall provide name, phone number, email address and any other pertinent contact information for the point of contact.
Please download the following document, complete, and upload. Failure to submit the following may render the submitted bid non-responsive.
Please download the following document, complete, and upload. Failure to submit the following will render the submitted bid non-responsive.
Please download the following document, complete, and upload. Failure to submit the following will render the submitted bid non-responsive.
Please download the following document, complete, and upload. Failure to submit the following will render the submitted bid non-responsive.
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The quoted price in a contract must be firm for the first year of an Agreement, after which an escalator clause can be invoked when market conditions dictate up to a maximum increase in the bid price of 5% over the term of the Agreement. Exceptions can be considered only when market conditions dictate a revised escalator for a particular product. Price increases will be adjusted only to the amount of a cost increase to the vendor and must be supported by written documentation indicating new higher cost adjustments have occurred. The City/County reserves the right to accept or reject all such price adjustments.
Please indicate if you have read this clause.
Please submit your standard catalog/list pricing and indicate any percentage discounts off list price that will apply to the City. This pricing may be utilized for any additional items that may be required during the contract.
Current purchasing laws do not allow the City to enter into a “Cost Plus Percentage of Cost” type contract. Therefore, the City requests that all parts and materials be provided either at a specified discount from the Manufacturer’s Printed Price List or at actual cost. Proper documentation will be required.
Percentage Discount off MSRP (list price): _________________%
Listed in (name of) Manufacturer Catalog: __________________
Please submit official manufacturer’s literature regarding all items offered with the bid. Failure to submit the following may render the submitted bid non-responsive.
Unless otherwise indicated in the specifications, the minimum warranty required by the City for the entire unit is one (1) year from the date of acceptance. (If the manufacturer offers a full or limited warranty that is in excess of one year, the City shall take full advantage.) The minimum one-year warranty shall cover all parts and labor for defects in materials and workmanship. Please attach warranty statement(s). Failure to submit the following may render the submitted bid non-responsive.
Please download the following document, complete, and upload. Failure to submit the following may render the submitted bid non-responsive.
Political subdivisions include cities, towns, school corporations, and county governments. If you mark YES, you are agreeing that you are willing to extend your proposed pricing to any of these entities if they wish to purchase from any resulting Agreement.
Example: Agency, Department, Location
Example: _____ (3) years
Provide agency/department and location
Example: 30
"The quoted price in a contract must be firm for the first year of an Agreement, after which an escalator clause can be invoked when market conditions dictate up to a maximum increase in the bid price of 5% over the term of the Agreement. Exceptions can be considered only when market conditions dictate a revised escalator for a particular product. Price increases will be adjusted only to the amount of a cost increase to the vendor and must be supported by written documentation indicating new higher cost adjustments have occurred. The City/County reserves the right to accept or reject all such price adjustments."
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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