Town of Amherst LED Street Light Maintenance

The Town of Amherst is seeking a qualified electrical contractor to provide street light maintenance services across its approximately 9,666 streetlights, which include decorative post tops, cobraheads, and other types situated within town, county, and NYSDOT rights of way, as well as on town property. The contract covers the remaining months of 2024 and all of 2025, with an expected duration of one to two years. The project aims to ensure the proper functioning and upkeep of the town’s extensive street lighting infrastructure, which is vital for safety and community aesthetics. Bidders are instructed to follow specific submission procedures, with the response deadline set for September 5, 2024. This procurement is open to all qualified contractors, with no set-aside goals for service-disabled veteran-owned, minority, women, or disadvantaged-owned businesses. The contract value is estimated between $500,000 and $1,500, and the project is managed by the Town of Amherst under the jurisdiction of Erie County, New York. Notably, the town has not awarded similar contracts in the past five years, emphasizing the importance of this solicitation for maintaining and potentially upgrading the town’s street lighting system. Interested parties can find additional details and submit their bids through the designated online portal.