26-140: Springfield Central High School Lighting Upgrades

The City of Springfield is issuing Invitation for Bid (IFB) 26-140 for site lighting replacement at Springfield Central High School located at 1840 Roosevelt Avenue, Springfield, MA 01109. This procurement seeks qualified contractors to provide comprehensive lighting upgrades at the school facility, with deliverables including the design, installation, and implementation of new lighting systems throughout the site. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for March 19, 2026 at 2:00 P.M., and prospective bidders must submit all inquiries and specification questions to the Office of Procurement (nwalker@springfieldcityhall.com) by March 26, 2026 at 4:30 P.M. Bid documents are available through the City's website (www.springfield-ma.gov) beginning March 11, 2026, and completed bids must be received by 2:00 P.M. on April 8, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened and read at the Office of Procurement located at 36 Court Street, Room 307, Springfield, MA 01103. The procurement is governed by M.G.L. Ch. 3039M and other applicable Massachusetts procurement statutes, and Massachusetts Division of Occupational Safety prevailing wage rates apply to this project.

The City of Springfield supports a goal of twenty percent minority and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) participation in all contracts, though this does not appear to be a set-aside restriction that would prohibit other entities from bidding. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are specified in the available procurement documents. The estimated contract value is approximately $300,000.00. The Chief Procurement Officer, Lauren Stabilo, and designee reserve the right to waive any informality in and reject any or all bids if deemed in the public interest. For procurement inquiries, interested parties may contact the Office of Procurement at (413) 787-6284.