Valencia Public Improvement District Park Lighting Project

The City of Lubbock, Texas is soliciting bids for the Valencia Public Improvement District (PID) Park Lighting Project, located at 1624 87th Street in Lubbock, Texas. The procurement involves the comprehensive design, procurement, and installation of string lighting along two community park tree-lined walking paths. Contractors must provide LED non-shattering string lights mounted on twelve twelve-foot rust-proof black metal posts, with specific installation requirements including evenly spaced and alternating post placement from the walking path entrance to the park pavilion. The project requires detailed engineering, with contractors responsible for submitting stamped, engineered drawings of posts, footings, and connections for prior approval, as well as installing a light sensor for automatic on-off operation and connecting the string lights to existing electrical equipment. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for January 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. via teleconference, with sealed bids due electronically or in hard copy by 3:00 p.m. on January 15, 2026. Bidders must comply with various administrative requirements, including completing reference forms, safety record questionnaires, conflict of interest disclosures, and insurance affidavits.

The solicitation indicates potential local business preference considerations under Texas Local Government Code 271.9051, which could provide advantages to local bidders. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with prevailing wage requirements, workers' compensation coverage, and Davis-Bacon wage determinations. The project has an estimated budget of $40,000, with a contract duration of six months and an optional six-month extension. Contractors will be required to provide a two-year warranty on materials and workmanship and must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and Workers' Compensation at statutory limits. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specification requirements. Subcontractor participation is permitted, with bidders required to submit a detailed list of potential subcontractors, including information about minority ownership status. Additional evaluation criteria include safety record, insurance capabilities, and local economic development potential.