2026 High Mast Lighting Fixtures

The City of Kingsport held a bid opening for the procurement of high‑mast lighting fixtures for fiscal year 2026. Two vendors submitted acceptable bids, with total quoted amounts of just over $1,000 each. The contract is still in the evaluation phase, and the city will award the contract after reviewing the proposals. The work involves supplying and delivering the lighting fixtures, with delivery timelines ranging from 50 to 84 days after award. • Scope: Purchase of high‑mast lighting fixtures (no detailed technical specs provided). • Budget: Border States – $1,050; Cline Holder Electrical Supply – $1,166.67. • Timeline: Bid opening May 21, 2026; delivery expected 50‑84 days post‑award. • Vendors: Only two acceptable bids; a third (Rexel) was rejected for not using the required form. • Decision Makers: Procurement Manager Brent Morelock (primary contact).