Crime Lab LED Lighting and Controls Upgrade Energy Efficiency Project

The City of Albuquerque is conducting a Request for Bid (RFB-2025-623-GSD-KH) for a comprehensive Crime Lab LED Lighting and Controls Upgrade Energy Efficiency Project located at 5350 2nd Street NW in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The procurement seeks a turnkey electrical contractor to replace existing T-8 and T-12 fluorescent lighting with energy-efficient LED fixtures, including interior and exterior lighting systems with a 0-10V lighting control system capable of schedule and occupancy-based management. Bidders must possess GB-98 and EE-98 licensing, demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience with similar projects, and be registered with the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions. The project requires a 5-Year Life Cycle Warranty for all LED fixtures and controls, with the primary objectives of reducing electric load, utility demand costs, and maintenance expenses while improving lighting comfort and building aesthetics. Key deadlines include a final bid submission date of October 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time, with a mandatory final walk-through scheduled for June 12, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, which includes a required background check and facility walk-through for potential bidders.

Potential bidders must complete a successful background check, including DNA testing required by the Albuquerque Police Department, with failure to comply resulting in a non-responsive bid status. The contract term is set for twenty weeks from the award date, with an option to extend up to thirty weeks total. Bidders are required to submit a 5% bid bond, and the awarded contractor will be responsible for performance and labor bonds, wage rate compliance, and initiating PNM rebate applications. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the project requires subcontractors valued over $5,000 to be fully documented with business location, trade category, license number, and New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions registration. The City reserves the right to award multiple agreements and will evaluate bids for a minimum of ninety calendar days. Though no explicit budget range is provided, the comprehensive nature of the lighting upgrade across the crime lab's two floors suggests a significant investment, with potential energy savings estimated at 47,836 total watts across the facility.