Outdoor Lighting Standards Development

The City of Dublin is seeking to establish comprehensive outdoor lighting standards for both public and private developments to enhance public safety, promote energy efficiency, and ensure compliance with dark-sky conservation principles. These standards will be integrated into existing municipal code frameworks, requiring careful alignment with local zoning, land use, and building regulations. The initiative aims to reduce light pollution, minimize unnecessary energy consumption, and improve nighttime visibility and security through scientifically informed illumination guidelines that balance human needs with environmental stewardship. This subcontract opportunity invites qualified professionals to develop actionable, enforceable lighting requirements that reflect current best practices in outdoor illumination. The work will involve research, stakeholder input, drafting of regulatory language, and recommendations for implementation and enforcement mechanisms. Proposals must be submitted by July 16, 2026, and the effort falls under NAICS code 541611 for environmental consulting services. The project is intended to modernize the city’s approach to outdoor lighting by creating a forward-thinking, uniformly applied standard that supports sustainability goals and community well-being.