Soccer Field Lighting

The City of Hot Springs, Arkansas, is soliciting bids under solicitation number HS-25-051 for the delivery, installation, and commissioning of LED lighting systems at Kimery Park and Linden Park. The project requires the installation of 60-foot steel or aluminum poles with anchored bases, providing a minimum illumination of 30 foot-candles across playing surfaces. All fixtures must be full cutoff and Dark Sky compliant, with an optional requirement for a smart lighting control system. Bids must be submitted on a firm, fixed-price basis, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Responses are due by August 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT. While electronic submission via ionWave is the preferred method, sealed paper responses are also accepted; however, facsimile submissions are strictly prohibited. Required documentation includes a business license, State of Arkansas Commercial Contractors Licensing, a Certificate of Good Standing, and proof of general liability insurance of at least 500,000 dollars. For contracts exceeding 35,000 dollars, a bid bond of 5 percent is required, with 100 percent payment and performance bonds required upon award. Contractors must also comply with OSHA hazardous substance disclosure requirements and provide weekly status updates during the performance period.