RSS 2602 LED Retrofit

Nevada State University is soliciting bids for the Raker Student Access Center LED lighting upgrade project, which aims to enhance energy efficiency, reduce maintenance, and modernize lighting controls by replacing 241 standard 2x4 fluorescent fixtures and 37 emergency 2x4 LED fixtures with battery backups, all meeting DLC Premium, IC-rated, and WCAG 2.0 Level AA accessibility standards. The work includes 0-10V dimming to 10%, L80/60,000-hour lumen maintenance, and integrated emergency power systems compliant with CA Title 20 MAEDBS, with a base contract value estimated at $275,000. An optional alternate involves installing 11 hallway motion sensors. All bidders must be qualified with the Nevada State Public Works Division for the applicable cost category and submit bids electronically through the Nevada Government eMarketplace by July 27, 2026, with a mandatory site walk and pre-bid meeting scheduled for July 8, 2026. Bidders must also provide a certified check for bid security to be delivered physically by the next business day after bid opening. The contract requires full compliance with detailed technical specifications, including the use of Lithonia Lighting STACK Switch Series or equal products, and mandates the presence of designated Key Personnel such as a Superintendent, Project Manager, Project Executive, and Safety Director—each to be identified in the bid with contact information and approved by the Owner. Contractors must maintain security of materials and site, prevent unauthorized access, report incidents promptly, and ensure all materials are asbestos-free with supporting Safety Data Sheets available upon request. Bidders must self-certify their size status and socioeconomic classifications—including Small Business Enterprise, Minority, Women-Owned, Local, or Disabled Veteran-owned status—on required forms, with affirmative responses triggering annual reporting obligations for Tier 2 subcontractor spending if the contract exceeds $1 million. Additionally, contractors must adhere to export control disclosure requirements for items regulated under U.S. Munitions List or ECCN classifications, and comply with strict inspection protocols at the project site, where final acceptance is contingent on full conformance with contract documents and the attainment of a Certificate of Occupancy. Payment, invoicing, and accounting details are referenced as specified in the Purchase Order, though no specific remittance instructions or federal accounting codes are provided. The evaluation will determine the lowest responsive and responsible bidder or the best bidder based on price, conformance, quality, availability, financial