Opportunity
Guilford County NC MUNIS #20039
Architectural and Engineering Services for Summerfield 800 MHz Tower Lighting System Replacement
Posted
October 21, 2021
Respond By
October 21, 2021
Identifier
20039
NAICS
541310
Guilford County, North Carolina, is procuring architectural and engineering services to replace the lighting system on the Summerfield 800 MHz communications tower. - Government Buyer: - Guilford County Purchasing Department (BB&T Building, Suite 304, Greensboro, NC) - Guilford County Emergency Services (Summerfield, NC) - OEMs and Vendors: - Allstate Tower (provided the structural inspection report and is a known tower component OEM) - KCI Technologies, Inc. (awarded contract for architectural design services) - Products/Services Requested: - Architectural/engineering services for tower lighting system replacement - Review of existing structural inspection report (by Allstate Tower) - Site visits, testing, and assessment of current lighting system - Evaluation of transition from strobe to medium intensity LED lighting for a 660-foot tower - Design development, construction cost estimates, bid documents, and construction administration - Closeout services and compliance with FAA lighting standards - Annual inspection and maintenance recommendations for tower safety and integrity - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Experience with tower lighting systems and rapid project delivery emphasized - MWBE (Minority/Women Business Enterprise) participation encouraged - Coordination with other firms and compliance with Guilford County's standard architectural contract - Focus on safety, structural integrity, and FAA compliance for tower lighting - Locations: - Summerfield 800 MHz Tower, 5501 Centerfield Road, Summerfield, NC 27358 (place of performance) - Guilford County Purchasing Department, 201 West Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27401 (contracting office)
Description
Guilford County is seeking letters of interest from qualified professionals for the replacement of the Summerfield 800 MHz Tower Lighting System located at 5501 Centerfield Road, Summerfield, NC. The project scope includes reviewing the existing tower structural inspection report, performing site visits and testing, assessing the tower lighting system, and providing a report with findings and proposed solutions. The selected firm will provide design development, construction cost estimates, bid documents, and construction administration services. The project requires expertise in tower lighting systems and timely completion of evaluation and design efforts.