Athletic Field Sports Lighting - LED Upgrade - Design-Build

The School District of Greenville County is soliciting proposals for a design-build project to upgrade athletic field sports lighting to color-changing LED systems at 15 high school athletic fields in South Carolina. The scope of work includes photometric design, structural evaluation of poles, installation of LED fixtures and control systems, and compliance with IES RP-6-15 standards, IBC, and NFPA 101. The project also requires adherence to dark-sky zoning and ADA accessibility requirements. The contract has a performance period of up to two years from the date of award, with proposed construction windows starting as early as November 2026. Proposals are due by 10:00 am on October 12, 2026, via the designated Procurement Portal. The selection process consists of a two-phase evaluation involving written proposals and interviews for up to five shortlisted firms, with the award granted to the highest-ranked responsible firm. Key requirements for the contractor include providing a comprehensive QA/QC plan, performance and payment bonds, and a dedicated team consisting of a project manager, design engineers, licensed electricians, and a manufacturer representative. Payment will be processed via P-Card or ACH, and the agreement is subject to the availability of appropriated funds.