BID 2747 - FOUR-FACED DECORATIVE POST CLOCK

Location:	West Virginia
Posted:	Apr 29, 2026
Due:	May 14, 2026
Agency:	City of Parkersburg
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	89 - Subsistence (Food)
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CITY OF PARKERSBURG

ONE GOVERNMENT SQUARE

P.O. BOX 1627

PARKERSBURG, WV 26102

REQUEST FOR BIDS

FOUR-FACED DECORATIVE POST CLOCK

PURPOSE

The City of Parkersburg is soliciting sealed bids for the furnishing and delivery of one (1)

decorative, four-faced post-mounted street clock for at City Park (Park Avenue and 23rd

Street).

This procurement is for supply only. Installation will be performed by others.

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL

This speciﬁcation is intended to describe a high-quality, traditional-style post clock

consistent with historic American street clock design.

Any reference to speciﬁc features is intended to establish a standard of quality, design, and

performance. Bidders may propose equivalent products, provided they meet or exceed all

stated speciﬁcations.

Bidders o ering an equivalent product must submit su icient documentation to

demonstrate equivalency, including:

 Product speciﬁcations

 Shop drawings/renderings

 Materials and ﬁnish details

 Electrical/mechanical details

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The unit shall be a decorative, freestanding, four-dial post clock designed for outdoor

municipal use, incorporating a traditional architectural aesthetic suitable for a historic park

setting.

REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS

Conﬁguration

 Four (4) clock faces oriented at 90-degree intervals

 Post-mounted, self-contained unit

 Overall height: approximately 12 feet 7 inches (± 3 inches acceptable)

 Designed for permanent outdoor installation

Clock Faces

 Diameter: 24 inches (± 1 inch)

 Dial style: Traditional Arabic numerals

 High-contrast face for visibility (white or light background with dark numerals

preferred)

 Protective lenses: impact-resistant, weatherproof material (e.g., polycarbonate or

glass)

Illumination

 Internal LED illumination for all four faces

 Even light distribution with no visible hotspots

 Photocell-controlled operation (automatic dusk-to-dawn activation)

Movement and Accuracy

 Electrically powered clock movement

 Synchronized operation across all faces

 Heavy-duty timekeeping mechanism designed for continuous outdoor operation

 Integrated digital controller located in the base of the unit

 Automatically maintains accurate time

Materials and Construction

 Clock housing, post, and structural components shall be constructed of cast

aluminum and steel

 Materials shall be:

o Corrosion-resistant

o Applicable for long-term outdoor municipal use

 Subject to:

o Moisture

o UV exposure

o Freeze/thaw cycles

o Temperature ﬂuctuations

Finish

 Factory-applied, weather-resistant ﬁnish

 UV-stable coating to resist fading, peeling, or cracking

Mounting

 Designed for anchor-bolt mounting to a concrete foundation (by others)

 Contractor shall provide:

o Base plate speciﬁcations

o Anchor bolt layout/template

o Installation requirements and/or shop drawings

Electrical Requirements

 Internal wiring complete and factory-installed

 Must comply with all applicable electrical codes

Certiﬁcations

 UL listed or equivalent to nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL)

certiﬁcation

Customization

 Clock shall include a custom header panel

 Header text to be provided by the City (e.g., “Parkersburg” or similar)

 Vendor shall include:

o Design proof/mockup for approval prior to fabrication

Control System

 Clock shall include an integrated digital control system housed within the base

 Controller shall:

o Be easily accessible for maintenance

 System shall be designed for minimal maintenance and long-term reliability

DELIVERY

 Delivery shall include:

o Fully assembled or major components ready for installation

 Vendor shall coordinate delivery timing with City sta

SUBMITTALS REQUIRED WITH BID

Bidders must include:

 Product data sheets

 Detailed speciﬁcations

 Shop drawings or renderings

 Description of materials and ﬁnishes

 Warranty information

 Lead time for fabrication and delivery not to exceed 4 months

WARRANTY

 Clock shall include a minimum three (3) year warranty covering parts and labor

 Vendor to provide free lifetime technical phone support for the operational life of the

clock

BASIS OF AWARD

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting

speciﬁcations, considering:

 Compliance with speciﬁcations

 Quality and durability of materials

 Aesthetic compatibility

 Delivery timeline

 Warranty

EXCLUSIONS

This contract does not include:

 Site preparation

 Foundation construction

 Installation

 Electrical connection at site

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Description	Opening Date/Time	Closing Date/Time
BID 2747 - FOUR-FACED DECORATIVE POST CLOCK	April 29, 2026 4:00 PM	May 14, 2026 4:00 PM

BID 2747 - FOUR-FACED DECORATIVE POST CLOCK

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