26-150: Downtown Lighting Improvements Project

The City of Springfield, Massachusetts, Office of Procurement is soliciting bids through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the Downtown Lighting Improvements Project (Bid No. 26-150), which encompasses improvements to approximately 502 decorative street lights throughout downtown Springfield. The project is divided into two phases: Phase One requires the selected contractor to complete an initial assessment of 199 non-functioning lights and approximately 15 day-burning lights, with the assessment and proposed replacement plan due to the Office of Community Development by May 27, 2026; Phase Two involves the installation of LED lighting retrofit kits and/or LED replacement bulbs, replacement of light heads, repair and/or replacement of decorative street light poles, and associated electrical work, with completion required by November 15, 2026. Bids must be submitted by 2:00 PM on May 7, 2026, at the Office of Procurement, 36 Court Street, Room 307, Springfield, MA 01103. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Department of Public Works, 70 Tapley Street, Video Conference Room. Contractors must comply with Massachusetts Prevailing Wage Laws under M.G.L. Chapter 3039M and other applicable procurement statutes.

All services solicited are subject to Massachusetts prevailing wage requirements, and the City of Springfield supports a goal of twenty percent minority and women business enterprise (MWBE) participation in all contracts, though specific set-aside percentages or restrictions are not detailed in the available documentation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement materials. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the legal advertisement. The Chief Procurement Officer reserves the right to waive any informality and reject any or all proposals if deemed in the public interest. For additional information regarding this procurement opportunity, interested parties should contact Lauren Stabilo, Chief Procurement Officer, at (413) 787-6284 or lstabilo@springfieldcityhall.com.