Century II Concert Hall Retrofit Lighting

The City of Wichita is requesting bids for retrofit lighting at Century II Concert Hall, replacing 52 existing 1000-watt mogul-based incandescent fixtures and 40 existing 500-watt mogul-based incandescent fixtures with CANTO USA RETRO-Passive 2.0 technology or approved equivalent, with bids due July 31, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. The solution must retrofit into existing fixtures and be dimmable via line voltage using ETC Dimmers.

The scope comprises two line items: 34 units of RETRO Passive 2.0-700 with 23-degree tall reflectors for house wash fixtures in high ceiling locations, and 40 units of RETRO Passive 2.0-300 with 47-degree tall reflectors for house wash fixtures in balcony cans. All units must operate at 120v with 3000K color temperature, E26 base with E39 Mogul adapters, and large diffusers. Samples of any approved equals must be submitted by July 17, 2026. Bid pricing must be delivered F.O.B. Wichita, Kansas and include all shipping, freight, and handling charges; the scope covers fixtures only, not installation labor.

The City will evaluate bids on lowest and best total net bid from a responsible and responsive vendor, with billing term discounts for prompt payment considered. The City requires a 60-month warranty from date of shipping against defects in materials and workmanship, with the manufacturer electing to repair, replace, or refund at its sole discretion. Bidders must be registered with the Kansas Secretary of State's Office before contract execution and must demonstrate industry experience and municipal government experience (preferred). The City encourages emerging and disadvantaged business participation but does not impose a set-aside or participation goal.

Written questions are due July 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time; answers will be posted by addendum on July 29, 2026. Award is anticipated in August 2026 following City Council approval. Bidders may not withdraw bids for 60 days following opening. Addendum #1, posted July 9, 2026, clarified fixture specifications and requires electronic acknowledgment of receipt through the City's Procurement Portal as part of bid submission.