Lindsey Tower Lighting Project

The City of Norman, Oklahoma, acting through the Norman Utilities Authority, is requesting sealed bids for external LED lighting installation on the Lindsey Tower, a 500,000-gallon elevated water storage tank, with bids due August 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A local-bidder preference applies whereby a local bidder within 5% of the lowest qualified bid receives the award.

The scope includes furnishing and installing ten LED exterior lighting systems on the tank's balcony and four LED exterior lighting systems on the tower's legs, along with all conduit, conductors, power connections, and control systems necessary to energize and operate the exterior lighting. The base bid (Section I) covers standard LED flood lights. Sections II through V offer additive pricing options for alternative ColorBlast Powercore Gen5 LED flood lights in varying configurations and a temporary mock-up test light installation.

The successful contractor must commence work within ten calendar days of receiving a Notice-to-Proceed and complete the project within forty-five consecutive calendar days. Liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day apply for delays beyond the forty-five-day schedule. Bidders must submit a proposal guaranty of 5% of the total bid amount via cashier's check, certified check, or surety bond. Upon completion, the contractor must provide a Performance Bond, Statutory Bond, and Maintenance Bond each equal to 100% of the contract value, with the Maintenance Bond covering one year from final acceptance.

Award is based on technical experience, past performance, financial status, demonstrated expertise, and reputation, with price as a significant but not sole determining factor. Payment terms include 5% retainage until the contractor completes more than 50% of the total contract amount, then 2.5% retainage thereafter. The Norman Utilities Authority is exempt from sales and use taxes; qualified vendors may exclude applicable taxes from bids. No mandatory pre-bid meeting was required. Construction plans were published in the Norman Transcript on August 1 and 8, 2026.