Exterior Campus Lighting Improvements

The Nevada Government Marketplace, acting on behalf of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), is soliciting bids for a turn-key Exterior Campus Lighting Improvements project with a NAICS code of 238210 and an estimated value of $186,000. The project, identified by PWP number PWP-CL-2026-400 and project number 20257793E1, involves the installation of new exterior lighting infrastructure including 15-foot metal lighting poles on caisson footings capable of supporting up to 50 kips, wall-mounted fixtures, and associated electrical systems across designated locations on the Maryland Parkway campus. All work must comply with UNLV’s Technical Design Guidelines, which mandate LED fixtures at 4000 Kelvin with maximum color rendering index, wind resistance of 90 mph, proper grounding and bonding, full illumination of all walkways and exterior entries, and adherence to IES lighting standards. Bidders must be qualified with the Nevada State Public Works Division and must submit a comprehensive bid including pricing for the base scope and all five alternates; failure to price any alternate will result in bid rejection. Mandatory pre-bid site walk and conference are scheduled for July 2, 2026, at the Campus Services Building, and bidders must sign in and remain for the duration to remain eligible. The contract requires full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including OSHA, EPA, ADA, and NRS/NAC Chapter 338, with prevailing wage rates for Clark County applied to all labor. Contractors must provide 100% performance and payment bonds, maintain insurance on a first-dollar basis with no deductible exceeding $100,000 per occurrence, and submit a detailed security plan for site control. Key personnel including a full-time superintendent, project manager, safety director, and project executive must be identified and cannot be substituted without UNLV’s written consent. All materials must meet strict specifications: electrical components require NFPA 70 listing and labeling, hardware must bear UL or equivalent approval, pavement marking materials must be delivered in intact original packaging, and any asbestos waste must be clearly labeled and handled per 29 CFR 1926 standards. Bidders must disclose their Business Enterprise Group status and provide documentation for any claimed preferences, including local or veteran-owned business certifications. Subcontractors exceeding 1% of the base bid must be listed with federal tax IDs