Rodeo Arena Lighting System

Santaquin City, Utah is seeking an Athletic Field Lighting Manufacturer/Supplier to redesign and replace the lighting system at the Orchard Days Rodeo Arena through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with procurement number SANT20171459. The current lighting infrastructure consists of eight thirty-foot wooden poles with four to six metal halide lights per pole, which currently provide inconsistent illumination ranging from 4 to 32 foot candles. The primary objectives include addressing community complaints about glare, dimness, and obstructed views by installing a new, more efficient lighting system before the August 4, 2017 rodeo event. The bid was released on March 22, 2017, with a formal closing date of April 11, 2017. Potential bidders are required to provide a comprehensive lighting solution that improves arena illumination, with the expectation of delivering a high-quality, consistent lighting system that enhances visibility and performance capabilities. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Dennis Marker, who can be reached at dmarker@santaquin.org or +1 (801) 754-1011 for any questions or clarifications regarding the bid specifications.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidding organizations were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The bid appears to be open to all qualified lighting manufacturers and suppliers capable of meeting the technical requirements for the rodeo arena lighting system. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the procurement indicates a clear need to replace the existing lighting infrastructure with a modern, more effective solution. The document does not provide specific budget ranges or award values for the project. Commodity codes associated with this procurement include lighting fixtures, specialized trade construction services, and electrical system services, suggesting that potential bidders should have expertise in these technical domains. The procurement appears to be a straightforward replacement project focused on improving the lighting quality and performance of the Santaquin City Orchard Days Rodeo Arena, with the primary goal of enhancing the venue's functionality and user experience.