Iowa State University Ionwave #RFQ-1001524 Addendum 1

Jack Trice Stadium sports-lighting system replacement

Iowa State University is seeking a contractor to replace the sports-lighting system at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa. - Government buyer: Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU), Procurement Services. - Named OEM: Musco Sports Lighting, LLC; the drawings depict Musco equipment, but bidders must identify their proposed lighting manufacturer and may submit alternate manufacturers for approval. - Requested work: Remove the existing stadium lighting system and furnish and install a replacement to meet the project drawings and sports-lighting performance specifications. - Drawing-based equipment quantities: 48 TLC-LED-1500 fixtures, 36 TLC-1500 fixtures, and 26 TLC-RGBA fixtures (shown as two groups of 20 and 6). These are preliminary concept quantities, not separately stated bid quantities. Drawings also show ECE driver enclosures, with no quantity specified. - Notable requirements: Alternate-manufacturer packages must include the information required by Project Specifications section 4.1. ISU will consider comparable collegiate, stadium, or athletic-lighting projects completed outside Iowa. Drawings are preliminary and final design depends on concept approval and design development. - Other priced work: Include removal and replacement costs and the performance and payment bond. The bond is required when project cost exceeds $25,000 and must be provided before campus work begins. - Schedule and evaluation: Proposals should address material lead time, start, work duration, and completion. Work is anticipated to begin in winter and finish before the stadium's summer operating period; exact dates and duration are not stated here. Evaluation considers cost, schedule, and relevant project performance.

Description

Iowa State University of Science and Technology is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors to remove and replace the existing light system at Jack Trice Stadium. The work is to be performed in accordance with the project drawings and specifications, and the response includes pricing for the lighting replacement and the cost of a performance and payment bond. A proposed construction schedule is required; 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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