P. S. #72 lorraine elementary lighting upgrades

Buffalo Public Schools is seeking proposals for a comprehensive lighting upgrade project at P.S. #72 Lorraine Elementary School, located in Erie County, New York. The procurement is a capital improvement project focused on replacing existing fluorescent lighting with LED fixtures, including 2x4 and 2x2 classroom and office flat panel fixtures, and high-bay fixtures for gymnasiums and large spaces. The project requires a single prime electrical contractor to handle both material procurement and installation, with work to be performed during second shift hours between approximately 3:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. The contractor will be responsible for National Grid lighting and controls rebate incentive processes, including application submission and approved submittals. Key deliverables include removing existing fixtures, installing new LED lighting, providing new ceiling tiles in rooms with changed fixture quantities, and completing lighting control wiring. The bid submission deadline is August 27, 2025, at 10:30 AM EDT, with a mandatory pre-bid walkthrough scheduled for August 12, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Potential bidders must submit questions by August 19, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with answers posted by August 22, 2025.

The procurement includes significant minority and women business enterprise (MWBE) participation requirements, with workforce goals of 25% minority and 5% women participation. Subcontractors must comply with these diversity objectives, and bidders are required to submit detailed documentation including an Equal Employment Opportunity report, non-collusive bidding certification, and a subcontractor listing and MWBE utilization plan. A 10% bid bond is required, and contractors must provide appropriate insurance and comply with New York State Labor Laws and prevailing wage requirements. While no specific total project budget is explicitly stated, the procurement includes a $42,000 contingency allowance for additional construction services. The project is designated as a STARCO (Special Trade and Renovation Contractors) procurement with strict instructions against substitutes, and the contract term runs from the award date through June 30, 2027. Vendors must use the BPS BONFIRE portal for electronic submission and provide two printed copies and one electronic copy of their proposal, with responses remaining valid for 90 days past the closing date.