Design/Build for Athletic Field Sports Lighting Upgrade

The School District of Greenville County, South Carolina, is requesting proposals for design-build services to upgrade and replace high school stadium field lighting fixtures to LED at fourteen high schools under RFP, with proposals due October 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and a questions deadline of October 2, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting and multi-day site visits are scheduled for September 28–30, 2026.

The scope encompasses comprehensive design and construction services for athletic field lighting modernization. The District reserves the right to add Fountain Inn High School subject to available funding. The contract period is up to twenty-four months from award, with a desired project start date of November 1, 2026. Design and construction fees shall be presented as a percentage of the Guaranteed Maximum Price with a 5% contingency; all cost savings revert to the District.

Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: Design-Build Proposer's Schedule (20 points), Professional Reputation (20 points), Qualifications and Capabilities of Team Members (20 points), Firm Experience (15 points), Equipment (15 points), and Design-Build Fee Proposal (10 points). Performance and Payment Bonds are required. Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day apply for failure to meet agreed-upon schedules to return fields to operational status, with exceptions for weather delays and unforeseen issues.

Vendors must comply with GCSD security guard standards during work on school sites and are responsible for directly contracting with and paying security firms. Warranty requirements and training on LED lighting controls and customer support are mandatory proposal elements. The awarded firm will be evaluated on schedule performance, reputation, team qualifications, relevant experience, equipment, and cost competitiveness.