Auditorium Lighting Upgrades

The Pinellas County School Board is soliciting bids for Invitation to Bid (ITB #25-CR-043) to perform comprehensive auditorium lighting upgrades at Gibbs High School in St. Petersburg, Florida. The project requires a Florida-licensed Electrical "EC" or "ES" Contractor to furnish all labor and materials for replacing existing house, work, entry way, and wall sconce lighting fixtures, upgrading the lighting control system, and removing unused network lighting wiring. Specific deliverables include installing new lighting infrastructure, implementing a modernized lighting control system, and providing training for school personnel on the new system. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on March 26, 2025, at 9:00 am, with electronic bids due by April 9, 2025, at 3:00 pm through the District's OpenGov Procurement portal. The project will be completed between June 17, 2025, and August 18, 2025, with bidders required to demonstrate five years of continuous business operation and experience in theatrical lighting installations. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all project specifications, with the estimated contract value approximately $300,000.

The contract opportunity does not specify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with background screening, E-Verify requirements, and provide various certifications including drug-free workplace and non-collusion statements. The project requires comprehensive insurance coverage, with policies needing approval from the School Board of Pinellas County. All plans and specifications have been developed by TLC Engineering Solutions, Inc., and the project will adhere to State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF) within the Florida Building Code. The bid includes a base bid and four alternate options for specific lighting replacements, providing flexibility in project scope. Contractors must submit detailed documentation including business legal entity information, subcontractor lists, and evidence of comparable theatrical lighting projects. The all-or-none bid will be awarded to a single contractor capable of meeting the technical and professional requirements for this educational facility lighting infrastructure upgrade.