RFP 26-181-4342 Deck the Hall Holiday Lighting and Decor

Chesapeake City in Virginia is seeking sealed proposals through Request for Proposal 26-181-4342 to establish a contract for professional installation of preselected winter holiday lighting and decorative elements at City Hall municipal grounds and surrounding areas encompassing approximately 1,601,261 square feet. Beyond seasonal holiday decorations, the City has identified a critical need for permanent lighting infrastructure to support year-round illumination, safety, and visual presentation of the municipal grounds. The contractor will be responsible for installing all specified items, including rentals, permanent fixtures, permanent lighting components, and decorative elements owned or supplied by the City, and must furnish all necessary materials, personnel, and equipment to execute both the seasonal lighting plan and the permanent lighting installation intended for ongoing operational use. Key deliverables include the complete installation and integration of holiday lighting and decor, as well as the establishment and proper functioning of permanent lighting systems that will remain in place beyond the holiday season to serve long-term City objectives. The proposal due date is June 1, 2026, with the posting date of May 12, 2026. Additional information and submission details are available through OpenGov at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofchesapeakeva/projects/247668.

The RFP documentation does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged business enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendors, or current contractor information. No budget range or award value has been disclosed in the available procurement materials. The contractor must demonstrate qualifications in professional holiday lighting installation and permanent lighting infrastructure deployment, with the ability to integrate with City-supplied materials and existing municipal infrastructure. Interested vendors should consult the complete RFP documentation on the OpenGov portal for comprehensive evaluation criteria, specific technical requirements, insurance and bonding requirements, and any additional submission instructions or qualifications necessary to respond competitively to this opportunity.