Gipson Play Plaza and Moore Square Holiday Lighting

The City of Raleigh is seeking a qualified vendor to design, furnish, install, maintain, and later remove coordinated holiday lighting displays at two public sites – Gipson Play Plaza (Dix Park) and Moore Square – for the month of December 2026, with an optional enhanced “Winterfaire” display during Dec 11‑13. The contract covers all aspects of the project: design concepts, procurement of fixtures and accessories, electrical installation, ongoing maintenance throughout the display period, and safe removal after the holiday season. Vendors must be able to work on outdoor public spaces, coordinate with park staff, provide rapid response to outages, and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and city branding requirements. Proposals are due Sept 11, 2026, and will be evaluated on design approach, experience, past performance, project understanding, and cost. • Scope: full‑service holiday lighting (design, supply, install, maintain, remove) for two city parks. • Timeline: installation prior to Dec 1, display throughout December, removal after the holiday period. • Required deliverables: design concepts, detailed lighting plans, power‑distribution scheme, maintenance plan, and final removal schedule. • Evaluation criteria: design quality (30 %), corporate background (20 %), past similar projects (20 %), project understanding (15 %), cost (15 %). • Mandatory submission format: hard‑copy and electronic PDF, with signed original, 4 copies, and cost form. • No formal pre‑proposal meeting; site visits encouraged but not required.