Holiday Lights Decorating/Installation Service - Request for Quotes

The City of Arlington is seeking quotes from licensed and insured contractors for the installation and subsequent removal of holiday lighting at Legion Park, located at 114 N. Olympic Avenue in downtown Arlington, Washington. The scope of work involves decorating a variety of park features using city-provided materials, including a 50-foot Christmas tree, a gazebo, 9 red maple trees, 30 miscellaneous trees, and 48 shrubs. Technical specifications require the use of LED light strands with specific color schemes and bulb types, such as C7 and 5mm LEDs. To protect the landscape, contractors are strictly prohibited from using staples or metal hardware in trees, and all electrical connections must be securely taped. Interested parties must submit a comprehensive quote that includes all costs for labor, equipment, and sales tax by October 13, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Submissions should be emailed to Community Engagement Director Sarah Lopez with the subject line holiday lighting project and must include evidence of similar installation experience and professional references. All installation work must be completed by November 21, 2025. Following the holiday season, the contractor is responsible for the removal of all lighting and returning the materials to the provided storage containers.