LED Energy Savings

The state and local contract opportunity is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Oklahoma A&M System for Connors State College, specifically targeting an LED lighting upgrade for the Warner, OK campus. The procurement was initiated on September 15, 2020, with a proposal submission deadline of September 28, 2020, at 3:00 PM CDT. A recommended pre-bid conference was scheduled for Monday, September 21, 2020, at 10:00 AM CT at the college's business office. The primary objective is to provide and install LED lighting upgrades according to specifications detailed in the online solicitation's "Buyer Attachments" section. The evaluation method for this procurement is based on "best value," which suggests that the winning bid will be selected not solely on price, but on a comprehensive assessment of quality, performance, and cost-effectiveness. Bidders were required to complete several prerequisites, including certifying agreement to attached terms and conditions, downloading and completing a Non-collusion Certificate, and submitting a Certificate of Compliance.

The RFP did not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. The contract was ultimately awarded to Consolidated Electrical Dist. Inc, doing business as First Light of Tulsa. Payment terms were established at 0% 30, Net 30, with transactions conducted in US Dollars. The contact for this RFP was Brandon Cook, who could be reached at brandon.w.cook@okstate.edu or by phone at +1 405-744-6657. An important procedural note was that face coverings were mandatory for entry into all university buildings during the bidding process. While specific budget ranges were not detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement was focused on a comprehensive LED lighting upgrade for the Connors State College Warner campus, indicating a project of significant infrastructural investment. The scope of work suggests a potential focus on energy efficiency and modernization of the campus lighting infrastructure.