SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · CITY OF BARTOW, FL
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City of Bartow, FL requests proposals for a solar lighting system installation at Bartow Sport Complex Parking Lot.
The City of Bartow, Florida is soliciting proposals from companies to provide a Solar Lighting System for Bartow Sport Complex Parking Lot located at 1105 S. County Road 555, Bartow, FL 33830 to be installed by the City of Bartow.
The City of Bartow is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) to procure a high-efficiency, solar-powered lighting system for the parking lot at the Bartow Sports Complex. The project will provide enhanced illumination to improve safety and accessibility during evening hours following events, while supporting the City’s sustainability, energy-efficiency, and infrastructure modernization goals by reducing reliance on grid electricity, lowering long-term operating and maintenance costs, minimizing light pollution, and delivering reliable performance in compliance with applicable lighting standards.
The City of Bartow will not conduct a pre-proposal meeting for this project. However, all proposers are strongly encouraged to visit the project site to familiarize themselves with existing conditions and gather any additional information necessary to prepare a responsive proposal.
The Bartow Sports Complex parking area is a public facility located in Bartow and is accessible seven (7) days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Site visits shall be conducted at the proposer’s convenience during these hours.
| Event | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Committee Evaluation Meeting | 2026-04-21T13:00:00.000Z | City Hall Commission Chamber 450 N. Wilson Ave. Bartow, FL 33830 |
| 1st Committee Evaluation Meeting | 2026-04-09T13:00:00.000Z | City Hall Commission Chamber 450 N. Wilson Ave. Bartow, FL 33830 |
RFP 26-09, Solar Lighting for Bartow Sport Complex Parking Lot - Addendum 1
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Q (Plans to perform lighting layout): It would be helpful to have a plan of the proposed parking lot in order to perform a lighting layout.
A: The City has addressed these questions in Addendum No. 1. Proposers are advised to review the addendum for the complete responses.
Q (Plans to perform lighting layout): It would be helpful to have a plan of the proposed parking lot in order to perform a lighting layout.
A: The City has addressed these questions in Addendum No. 1. Proposers are advised to review the addendum for the complete responses.
Q (Dark Sky Requirements): Are there any requirements for Dark Sky compliance or backlight shielding to minimize neighborhood light pollution?
A: The City has addressed these questions in Addendum No. 1. Proposers are advised to review the addendum for the complete responses.
Q (No subject): Is it possible to arrange a site visit with a City representative?
A: The City has addressed these questions in Addendum No. 1. Proposers are advised to review the addendum for the complete responses.
Q (Clarification of RP-6-20): The RFP requests parking lot lighting but specifies light levels for sports lighting according to IES RP-6-20. Could you please confirm whether the reference to IES RP-6-20 in Section 3.3 was intentional, or if IES RP-8-25 was the intended standard for this parking facility lighting project?
A: The City has addressed these questions in Addendum No. 1. Proposers are advised to review the addendum for the complete responses.
Q (No subject): I visited the sports complex today and noticed that there are multiple parking lots within the site. Could you please clarify which areas are included in the scope of work? Are there any drawings available that could be provided?
A: The City has addressed these questions in Addendum No. 1. Proposers are advised to review the addendum for the complete responses.
Q (Scope and Performance Requirements): This park appears to have several parking areas, some with existing grid-tied lighting already installed. Is there a plan to replace these with PV-powered luminaires, or are these fixtures being added to currently unlit areas? Can you identify the specific parking areas to be lit?
A: Please refer to Addendum No. 1, where this question has already been addressed.
Q (Lighting Performance Criteria): The referenced IES standard is for Sports and Recreation Lighting, not parking areas, and these are vastly different standards. Please clarify the evaluation criteria for lighting performance.
A: Please refer to Addendum No. 1, where this question has already been addressed.
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