Opportunity
Evanston Demandstar #BID 26-35
Bridge Viaduct Artistic Lighting Installation for City of Evanston
Posted
July 30, 2026
Respond By
August 25, 2026
Identifier
BID 26-35
NAICS
238210, 237310, 237130
This opportunity involves the installation of artistic lighting on six major rail viaducts in Evanston, Illinois. - Government Buyer: - City of Evanston (local government) - Project Scope: - Installation of lighting and fixtures on five Union Pacific (UP)-owned Metra bridges (Church, Davis, Dempster, Main, Howard Streets) - Installation on one Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)-owned bridge (Church Street) - Contractor will install City-owned lights and control equipment - Contractor must provide all additional electrical equipment, including wiring, standard mounting, and custom mounting - Products/Services Requested: - Lighting fixtures and equipment for bridge installation (City-owned) - Installation of lighting and electrical systems on bridges - Notable Requirements: - Project is funded by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds - Completion required by end of the year - Contractors must be registered with Sam.gov - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are mentioned in the notice
Description
This solicitation is for the installation of lighting and fixtures, including connection to specified power sources, on five UP-owned Metra bridges and one CTA-owned bridge in Evanston, Illinois. The contractor will install City-owned lights and control equipment and provide all electrical equipment, wiring, mounting, and custom mounting. The project is funded with ARPA funds and must be completed by December 31, 2026. Contractors must be registered with Sam.gov and submit bids electronically via DemandStar.