Iowa State University Ionwave #RFQ-1001524

Jack Trice Stadium Lighting System Removal and Replacement

Iowa State University is seeking a contractor to replace the lighting system at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa. - Government buyer: Iowa State University of Science and Technology, Procurement Services. - Scope: Remove the existing stadium lighting and provide and install a replacement system in accordance with project drawings and sports-lighting performance specifications. The proposer must identify its proposed lighting manufacturer. - OEM highlighted: Musco Sports Lighting, LLC is named in preliminary mounting and controls concepts. Its equipment is not stated to be mandatory; the drawings are preliminary and not for construction. - Preliminary fixture concepts—not confirmed bid quantities: - 48 Musco TLC-LED-1500 fixtures for a press-box concept. - 20 Musco TLC-RGBA fixtures for a press-box concept. - 36 Musco TLC-1500 fixtures for a new steel light-rack concept. - 6 Musco TLC-RGBA fixtures for a new steel light-rack concept. - Concepts also show ECE remote-driver enclosures; no quantity is specified. - Services and requirements: Include all removal and replacement costs and provide separate pricing for a performance and payment bond. The bond is required for projects exceeding $25,000 and must be provided before campus work begins. - Notable evaluation and schedule needs: Proposals may be evaluated on cost, proposed schedule, and experience on similar projects. The schedule must address material lead time, start, work duration, and completion; final work dates will be determined after award.

Description

Iowa State University of Science and Technology is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors to remove and replace the existing lighting system at Jack Trice Stadium. The work is to be performed in accordance with the project drawings and specifications, and bidders must provide pricing for the lighting work and the cost of a performance and payment bond. The university requests a proposed construction schedule; the work may tentatively begin December 1, 2026, and must be completed before July 1, 2027. An optional pre-proposal meeting and site visit is scheduled for October 15, 2026.

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