Pool LED Lights

The City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado is seeking a qualified contractor to execute a turn-key pool LED lighting replacement project at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center. The procurement involves completely replacing the original halogen pool lights, which were installed in 2000 and are no longer supported by the industry, with modern LED lighting systems for the facility's leisure and lap pool areas. The Request for Proposals (RFP) requires comprehensive proposals that demonstrate firm capabilities, project team experience, detailed approach, timeline, and plan effectiveness. Key procurement dates include an RFP issue date of April 17, 2025, a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting on April 22, 2025, a question acceptance deadline of April 24, 2025, and proposal submissions due by May 8, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on best value, considering qualifications, pricing, product specifications, service capabilities, and alignment with city policies. Proposers must provide detailed information about their company, references, project team, and methodology, with the project scheduled for implementation during the week of August 16, 2025, when the pool will be emptied. A performance bond is required, and the project aims to replace existing lighting with code-compliant LED fixtures that meet or exceed the current system's performance.

While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documents, the RFP indicates a comprehensive evaluation process that considers multiple factors beyond pricing. The project does not appear to have restrictions limiting respondents, though proposers must demonstrate technical competence and ability to execute the lighting replacement. No incumbent vendors were identified in the provided documentation. The existing infrastructure involves the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center's indoor leisure and lap pool, which was originally constructed in 2000 and requires modern LED lighting integration. The electrical drawings and architectural plans suggest a complex facility with sophisticated mechanical and electrical systems that will require careful coordination during the lighting replacement. While a specific budget range was not disclosed, the project involves a comprehensive lighting system upgrade with multiple technical requirements, indicating a potentially significant investment. The performance bond documentation and detailed RFP suggest the city is preparing for a professional, technically precise lighting replacement that maintains the recreation center's operational standards and community service capabilities.