Building 55G – Center for Translational Research, Wiring for Avidity Science Lighting control system

The University of Louisville is seeking a qualified electrical contractor to install an Avidity Watchdog EX lighting‑control system in the Center for Translational Research (Building 55G). The work includes providing new electrical raceways, wiring, and terminations for 277/120 VAC power to lighting control relays, removing existing light timers, installing power supplies, UPS units, and Watchdog control panels, and integrating Advanced Light Modules (ALMs) throughout animal holding and procedure rooms. The contractor must coordinate daily check‑ins with the university’s Physical Plant, comply with strict safety and dust‑control requirements, and complete the project by late July 2026. • Install 5 new power supplies, 2 UPS units, and 2 Watchdog EX control panels. • Provide new raceways, conduit, and wiring for 26 animal‑holding rooms and associated lighting circuits. • Perform demolition of legacy switches, install blank stainless‑steel plates, and seal raceways as specified. • Follow university construction guidelines (daily check‑ins, PPE, hot‑work permits, MERV‑8 filtration) and submit as‑built documentation.