East Lansing Civic Plus #127

Holiday Decoration Installation and Removal Services for Downtown East Lansing

The City of East Lansing Downtown Management Board is seeking a contractor to install and remove holiday decorations in downtown East Lansing, Michigan. - Government Buyer: - City of East Lansing Downtown Management Board - Scope of Work: - Installation and takedown of holiday decorations on lampposts, streetlights, and trees - Wrap 18 feet of garland around each of 47 historic lampposts - Wrap 36 feet of garland around each of 31 streetlights - Install a red bow at the top of each lamppost and streetlight (total 78 bows) - Wrap decorative holiday lights around 7 trees at Bill Sharp Park and 2 small trees in the 500 Block Pedestrian Alleyway - Install 34 strands of decorative holiday lights, each approximately 25 feet long - All decorations are owned by the Downtown Management Board and stored locally for contractor access - Contractor Requirements: - Must provide all labor, materials, equipment, and tools for installation and removal - Use a bucket truck or lift device capable of reaching 30 feet - Comply with traffic control requirements, including use of a follow truck and arrow board (provided by the City) - Responsible for obtaining necessary permits and submitting required notifications - Ensure all lighting units are operational by the designated deadline - Removal must occur within the specified window after the holiday season - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; opportunity is open to qualified service providers - Unique Requirements: - Strict adherence to installation and removal timelines - Decorations must be installed and removed without damage to city property - All lighting must be functional upon completion of installation

Description

The City of East Lansing Downtown Management Board is seeking professional services for the installation and takedown of downtown holiday decorations. The work includes wrapping garland around historic lampposts and streetlights, installing red bows, and wrapping decorative holiday lights around trees at specified locations. The contractor must use a bucket truck or lift device, comply with traffic control requirements, and ensure all lighting units are operational by November 18, 2026. Decorations must be removed between January 4 and January 8, 2027, and returned to the Downtown Management Board.

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