Bartow Lighting Controls

The City of Bartow is seeking qualified contractors to implement a comprehensive lighting control system modernization project targeting approximately 3,500 street and area luminaires across its service territory. This initiative, under solicitation number RFP 26-20, aims to deploy a networked, cloud-based lighting control system that enables remote monitoring, operation, and maintenance of the city’s lighting infrastructure. The project seeks to upgrade outdated systems with advanced control nodes and centralized software to improve energy efficiency, reduce long-term maintenance costs, accelerate outage detection and response, and lay the foundation for future smart city technologies. All components—including hardware, software, communication services, vendor training, and ongoing technical support—must be provided by the selected contractor as part of a phased city-wide rollout. The solicitation is open to qualified vendors with a response deadline of August 12, 2026, and is managed by the City of Bartow Electric Department in Florida. Proposals must address the full scope of implementation, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and compliance with operational standards. Primary point of contact for technical inquiries is Brent Foockle, Engineer II, reachable at 863-378-7038 or bfoockle@cityofbartow.net, while Evan Markewich, Senior Procurement Analyst, serves as the secondary contact for procurement matters at 863-534-0100 or emarkewich@cityofbartow.net. The project is not subject to any set-aside requirements and is intended for general competition among vendors capable of delivering a scalable, secure, and sustainable lighting control solution.