North Carolina eVP #564-G-2026-003

Athletic Field Complex Lighting

The Town of Garland has awarded a contract to Tommy Lawrence Electrical Cont for the construction of a walking track at the West 7th Street Soccer Field and the removal and replacement of athletic field lighting systems at the Middle School Field and Senior League Field. The project is funded through Community Development Block Grant – Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG-NR) and Rural Economic Development Division (CDBG REDD) funds, with a total award amount of $258,559. The work includes providing modern, energy-efficient lighting infrastructure and a new walking track, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and grant requirements. The procurement process was conducted as a Request for Proposals (RFP), with anticipated selection in early 2026 and completion by August 13, 2026, to fully utilize the grant funds.

Description

Located at West 7th Street Athletic Field Complex PURPOSE The Town of Garland is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to construct and pave a walking track located at the West 7th Street Soccer Field. This project is funded through Community Development Block Grant – Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG-NR) funds under Grant Number 20-D-3060 (NR), a companion grant to 18-C-3060. All funds associated with this project must be fully requisitioned by August 13, 2026.

The purpose of this Request for Proposals is to solicit qualified contractors to provide removal and replacement of athletic field lighting systems at the Middle School Field and Senior League Field. The project is intended to replace obsolete and inefficient lighting infrastructure with modern athletic field lighting to improve visibility, safety, energy efficiency, and long-term operational reliability for public recreational use. The selected contractor shall provide a complete, turnkey lighting system in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and grant requirements.

This project is funded in whole or in part by Community Development Block Grant – Rural Economic Development Division (CDBG REDD) funds and is subject to all applicable Federal and State requirements, including 2 CFR Part 200. The Town will conduct this procurement in a manner providing full and open competition and without geographic preference.

All work must be performed in accordance with applicable local, State, and Federal regulations, including CDBG-NR requirements and 2 CFR Part 200. Contractors are responsible for ensuring compliance with any applicable environmental or regulatory constraints.

The Town anticipates issuing this RFP in early 2026 with selection and award targeted for mid-February 2026. Construction is expected to be completed within a timeframe that allows all grant funds to be fully expended and requisitioned no later than August 13, 2026.

Solicitation Type: RFP

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