Athletic Field Lighting

Grant Public Schools, located in Oceana County, Michigan, is soliciting proposals for an Athletic Field Lighting project to be completed at 96 E. 120th Street, Grant, MI. The procurement involves installing a comprehensive lighting system for the football field, with the school district providing specific equipment from Musco Sports Lighting, LLC, including poles, bases, fixtures, and a control cabinet. The selected contractor will be responsible for removing existing wood poles and fixtures, performing directional boring, conducting ground repairs, and installing new lighting equipment while avoiding damage to the playing field. The project requires installing four light poles with 8-9 LED fixtures per pole, designed to provide 50 footcandles of illumination for the main playing field and 30-40 footcandles for end zones and perimeter areas. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2018, at 10:00 AM, with request for information (RFI) submissions due by April 12, 2018. Sealed proposals are due by April 18, 2018, at 1:00 PM, with the project award anticipated on April 20, 2018, and full completion required by August 1, 2018.

The contract does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond or certified check and provide evidence of completing at least six similar projects in Michigan. The project will require various bonds, including a 100% performance bond, 5% bid bond, and a 5% warranty bond valid for two years. Contractors must also meet specific insurance requirements, including general liability ($1M per occurrence, $2M aggregate), automobile liability ($1M), excess liability ($1M), and workers' compensation coverage. Liquidated damages of $500 per day will be assessed for completion beyond the August 1, 2018 deadline. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive technical requirements, including the Control-Link Control and Monitoring System and specific LED lighting fixtures, suggest a significant investment in the project's infrastructure. Payment terms are net 30 days upon satisfactory completion of work and invoice presentation.