Downtown Lighting System Improvements

The City of Ridgefield is soliciting qualified lighting design, electrical engineering, and infrastructure firms to plan, design, and implement a modern, energy‑efficient downtown lighting system. The consultant team will conduct field assessments, develop photometric calculations, design new luminaire layouts, upgrade electrical infrastructure, model improvement scenarios, and lead community outreach. Deliverables include a comprehensive Lighting & Electrical Improvement Plan, GIS inventory, construction‑level drawings, cost estimates, phasing strategy, and funding recommendations. The project must be completed by December 15 2029, with a budget of approximately $180,000. Key dates: solicitation issued 9/22/2026, questions due 9/28/2026, proposals due 10/6/2026, award expected 10/22/2026. • Scope: assessment, lighting design, electrical system design, scenario modeling, community outreach, final construction documents. • Required expertise: lighting design, electrical engineering, project management, public engagement. • Timeline: award ~Oct 2026, work through Dec 2029 (≈3 years). • Budget: $180 k (design/engineering services). • Evaluation criteria: experience (20 %), work plan (25 %), outreach (15 %), cost (15 %), schedule (20 %), references (5 %).