Pierce_County_Fantasy_Lights_Bid_-_Certified_Lights.pdf

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This is a product supply bid submitted by Certified Lights to Pierce County Parks and Recreation for the Fantasy Lights festival, a 32-year-old annual holiday display at Spanaway Park. The bid encompasses comprehensive low-voltage lighting systems and components required for installation, maintenance, and operation of the county's Fantasy Lights display. Products include 24V DC LED bulbs in multiple colors and configurations (C7 and C9 styles), power supplies, wiring, connectors, waterproof boxes, custom pixel lighting elements (including a 160-foot by 35-foot grid with 1,440 RGB light balls, double-lane pixel tunnel with 35 arches, twelve 40-foot vertical pixel trees, two flagpole pixel trees with 6,000 and 4,000 pixels respectively, sixteen 12-foot 180-degree pixel trees, two 24-foot 360-degree pixel trees), architectural flood light fixtures (180W RGBWA+UV and 480W RGBW units), and programmable fountain light systems in 16-foot and 12-foot configurations. All systems are specified as low-voltage (12-24V direct current), individually addressable, and designed for plug-and-play installation with synchronized programming capabilities. The delivery deadline is September 15, 2026, to Sprinker Recreation Center at 521 Military Road South, Tacoma, Washington 98444.

The total bid amount is $399,840.55 with an estimated shipping cost of $34,984.05, bringing the total to $434,824.60. This represents a subtotal of $444,267.28 reduced by a 10 percent discount. The bid was prepared by Mateo Young of Certified Lights, a supplier with over 20 years of experience as a manufacturer and installer of commercial holiday lighting systems for municipalities and public venues. All components are required to meet specific technical specifications including UL or cULus ratings for power supplies, IP65 waterproof ratings, individually addressable pixels, and the ability to operate on 24V direct current without exceeding transformer power ratings or manufacturer maximum run lengths. The contract requires delivery of complete systems in "plug-and-play ready" condition with standard default content and light shows included, along with all necessary power supplies, transformers, controllers, and extension cords.

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PRODUCT SUPPLY BID

June 2026

Pierce County Parks - Fantasy Lights Low-Voltage & Programmable RGB Lighting Bid

In celebration of Fantasy Lights' 32nd annual festival, Certified Lights is pleased to present this bid to collaborate on the RFP submitted by Mark Richards, Recreation Supervisor.

Why Certified Lights

Certified Lights brings 20+ years of experience as a manufacturer, supplier, and installer of commercial holiday lighting systems for cities, airports, municipal parks, public spaces, and large private venues.

Bid Summary

Product bid total $399,840.55

Estimated shipping $34,984.05

Total with shipping $434,824.60

Included project focus Product supply for low-voltage retrofit components, programmable RGB pixel elements, power supplies, controllers, default content/light shows, and plug-and-play readiness per the bid sheet.

Prepared by Certified Lights Mateo Young | MateoYoung@CertifiedLights.com

For Pierce County Parks - Fantasy Lights Sprinker Recreation Center | Tacoma, WA

JUNE 2026 PIERCE COUNTY PARKS - FANTASY LIGHTS FESTIVAL CREATED BY CERTIFIED LIGHTS

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Section Item Quantity Bid/Unit Total Notes 1 Low Voltage Rerofit

24V DC C7 Bulbs

24V C7 LED Bulbs - Pure White 4500K 13,200 $0.27 $3,564.00 24V C7 LED Bulbs - Warm White 2800K 585 $0.27 $157.95 24V C7 LED Bulbs - Cool White 10000K 1,300 $0.27 $351.00 24V C7 LED Bulbs - Red 9,200 $0.27 $2,484.00 24V C7 LED Bulbs - Orange 8,400 $0.27 $2,268.00 24V C7 LED Bulbs - Green 9,500 $0.27 $2,565.00 24V C7 LED Bulbs - Blue 8,400 $0.27 $2,268.00

24V DC C9 Bulbs

24V C9 LED Bulbs - Pure White 4500K 8,500 $0.32 $2,677.50 24V C9 LED Bulbs - Red 200 $0.35 $69.00

Power Supply & Accessories

24V DC 100W Power Supply Units 250 $65.25 $16,312.50

• Must be capable of powering a minimum of 330 C7 bulbs

• Must have an IP65 or higher rating with waterproof coupling connector

• Input voltage: 100–240 VAC

• Must be UL or cULus rated

SPT- 1Power Supply Starter Leads 360 $2.25 $810.00 SPT-1 Connector Extender Taps (male Female spt1plugs) 180 $1.81 $325.80 • Low voltage coupling connector extender taps with SPT-1bridge clip

Male/Female Vampire Plugs

Empty Socket Wire & Accessories 1,000ft units ( /1,000ft )

E12 SPT-1 Black Wire 6in spacing 12 $305.38 $3,664.50 E12 SPT-1 Black Wire 12in spacing 2 $249.38 $498.75 E12 SPT-1 White Wire 6in spacing 9 $305.38 $2,748.38 E17 SPT-1 Socket Wire -36" - black 22 $224.00 $4,928.00 Black Wire Vampire/Zip Wire SPT-1 2 $246.00 $492.00 Wire Piercing Bridge/Splitter SPT-1 (OnePlug) (units) 1,000 $0.88 $879.90

Waterproof boxes Waterproof Sockit Boxes (medium) 200 $17.50 $3,500.00 Same Specs as SOCKiTBOX Medium

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Section Item Quantity Bid/Unit Total Notes 2 24V DC 5mm Light Strings & Accessories

Red Strands 96 $12.03 $1,154.40

• Must operate on 24V Direct Current.

• Each strand shall contain 48 lights, be 24–25 feet in length, and feature 6-inch bulb spacing with 5 mm wide-angle lenses.

• Must have channel selection key built into male plug

• Must include end-to-end connection capability (coaxial connections)

Pure White Strands 96 $12.03 $1,154.40 Blue Strands 96 $12.03 $1,154.40 Green Strands 96 $12.03 $1,154.40 72W Power Supplies 10 $17.58 $175.75 25' Power Extension Cables (coaxial for now) 12 $3.61 $43.29 7-Way Splitters (sticking w coaxial for now) 12 $2.96 $35.52 Coaxial 8-way 3-Way Splitters (sticking w coaxial for now) 24 $1.30 $31.08 Coax 3 way

Custom Pixel Lighting Elements

Field of Lights Grid (160'x35 ) 1 $28,816.00 $28,816.00

Layout

• Lighting shall be installed at 2-foot spacing across a 160 ft × 35 ft area.

• The configuration will follow a uniform 2-foot by 2-foot grid pattern covering the entire 35 ft × 160 ft installation area

• Total quantity shall consist of 1,440 RGB light balls

Light Specifications

• 4” RGB ball mounted on a 12” stake with waterproof twist lock connector

• Individual lights must be individually addressable pixels

• Must operate on 24V Direct Current

Double Lane Pixel Tunnel (35 arches) 1 $13,085.76 $13,085.76

Configuration

• The tunnel installation shall consist of 35 tunnel arches spaced 10 feet apart.

Note: Lights will be mounted on customer-supplied arches. No structure or frame required. Cx only wants the RGB capable/programmable Strands

• Each tunnel arch shall be equipped with 40 feet of light strings, containing a minimum of (200) 5 mm dome-style RGB LED light

Light Requirements

• Individual lights must be individually addressable pixels

• Must operate on 24V Direct Current

RGB Vertical Pixel Trees 40' 12 $12,500.00 $150,000.00

Quantity

• Twelve (12) trees total

Specifications

• Each tree shall include 20 vertical light runs extending up 40’ of the tree trunk

• Light runs shall consist of 5 mm dome-style RGB LED with 100 lights per string

• No structure shall be attached to the tree

• Trees must be capable of synchronized operation

• Trees will be spaced between 50’ and 150’ apart

• Individual lights must be individually addressable pixels

• Must operate on 24V Direct Current

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Section Item Quantity Bid/Unit Total Notes

Flagpole Pixel Tree 1 (6,000 Pixels) 1 $28,272.00 $28,272.00

Dimensions

• Illuminated length: 39–40 feet

Construction

• Constructed from 60 strands of 5 mm dome-style RGB LED light

• Each strand shall contain 100 pixels with 4.8” spacing between nodes

• Total pixels: 6,000

Strand Requirements

• Each strand shall include an integrated steel support cable

• Carabiners shall be installed at both ends for secure installation

Functional Requirements

• Must include built-in programming and remote triggering for a tree-lighting ceremony

• All pixels must be individually addressable

• Must operate on 24V Direct Current

Flagpole Pixel Tree 2 (4000 Pixels) 1 $19,350.00 $19,350.00

Dimensions

• Illuminated length: 39–40 feet

Construction

• Constructed from 40 strands of 5 mm dome-style RGB LED light

• Each strand shall contain 100 pixels with 4.8” spacing between nodes

• Total pixels: 4,000

180 Degree Pixel Trees (16 Trees 12') 16 $4,981.20 $79,699.20

Quantity

• Sixteen (16) trees.

Specifications

• Height: 12–13 feet

• Each tree to include twenty-four strand drops with 3” bulb spacing

• Each strand shall include an integrated steel support cable with carabiners installed at both ends

• Trees will be spaced 30’ apart and shall be capable of synchronization

• No structure or frame required

• Must operate on 24V Direct Current

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Section Item Quantity Bid/Unit Total Notes

360 Degree Pixel Trees 24' 2 $19,510.00 $39,020.00

Quantity

• Two (2) trees.

Specifications

• Height: 24–26 feet

• Each tree to include forty strand drops with 3” bulb spacing

• Must include a free-standing commercial-grade tree frame

• Must be capable of synchronization with each other and with the 180-degree pixel trees

• A single data cable may be run across the road for synchronization purposes

• Must operate on 24V Direct Current

Strand Requirements

• Each strand shall include an integrated steel support cable

• Carabiners shall be installed at both ends

Functional Requirements

• All pixels must be individually addressable.

• Must operate on 24V Direct Current

10 Flood Lights Units

180W RGBWA+UV Fixtures 20 $260.00 $5,200.00 Fixtures

• (20) 180W RGBWA+UV architectural fixtures

• (8) 480W RGBW architectural fixtures

Requirements

• Must be waterproof with twist lock connectors

• Must be capable of being daisy chained together and of being DMX controlled

• Must include power supplies and controls for independent operation

480W RGBW Fixtures 8 $520.00 $4,160.00

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Section Item Quantity Bid/Unit Total Notes 11 Fountain Lights Units

16ft Fountains 4 $1,819.20 $7,276.80 Cx only wants the RGB capable/programmable light strands, they are building their own frame

Quantity Twelve (12) fountains total:

• (4) 16’ fountains with 390 lights each

• (8) 12’ fountains with 300 lights each

Construction

• Each fountain shall include six strands of RGB lights with 3” bulb spacing

• Each strand shall include an integrated steel support cable with carabiners installed at both ends

Requirements

• Must include synchronized programming to simulate the appearance of a water fountain show

• No structure or frame required

• Must operate on 24V Direct Current

12ft Fountains 8 $1,740.00 $13,920.00

SubTotal $444,267.28 Total w 10% discount $399,840.55 Est. Shipping $34,984.05

Total (w shipping) $434,824.60

Other Requirements

• All lighting systems must be low voltage between 12-24V direct current.

• Items # 3-11 shall be provided “plug-and-play ready”, including standard default content / light show. This includes, but is not limited to: Lights, power supplies / transformers, controllers, extension data / power cords

• No components may exceed transformer power ratings.

• Manufacturers’ maximum run lengths shall not be exceeded.

• Extension runs must comply with manufacturer specifications.

• Delivered By September 15, 2026, at Sprinker Recreation Center, located at 521 Military Road South, Tacoma, WA 98444.

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