Lighting Upgrades at 3 Schools

This contract is for lighting upgrades at three schools in Topeka, Kansas. The scope of the project includes removing and disposing of existing lighting and associated switching, and replacing it with new drop-in electrical lights and switching. The contract was awarded to two vendors, JP Construction and GSR Construction, with a total bid amount of $400,900. The project includes work at McCarter Elementary School, Stout Elementary School, and Topeka High School. Some of the key tasks include installing new ceiling grids and tiles, removing and replacing existing lighting, and repairing wall sconces. • The contract includes a base bid and an add alternate for each school. • The vendors are required to provide a price for removing and disposing of existing lighting and associated switching. • The contract includes an allowance for repairing wall sconces in the hall of fame room at Topeka High School. • The vendors are required to install new ceiling grids and tiles in classrooms and laboratories that presently have no acoustical ceilings.