Michael Figures Park- Combo Athletic Field Lighting

This contract is for the removal of existing athletic‑field lighting and the installation of a new Musco “SportsCluster® TLC for LED™” lighting system at Michael Figures Park in Mobile, Alabama. The scope includes demolition of old fixtures, new conduit and wiring, panelboard upgrades, installation of new 44 LED luminaires, a lighting controller, and associated control equipment, as well as required testing, commissioning, and close‑out documentation. The project is a tax‑exempt public‑works construction effort using an Invitation‑to‑Bid, sealed‑bid process, with a 60‑day construction window once the Notice to Proceed is issued. Key compliance items include a $5,000 contingency, bid security (5 % of base bid, up to $10,000), performance and payment bonds, a 15 % DBE participation requirement, E‑Verify enrollment, and extensive insurance and bonding requirements. The contract was awarded to Bill Smith Electric, INC. for a total award amount of $50,500. • Scope: Remove existing lighting, install new Musco LED system, upgrade panels, conduit, and wiring. • Schedule: 60‑day construction period after NTP; bid deadline August 10 2022. • Compliance: $5,000 contingency, 5 % bid bond, performance/pay‑roll bonds, 15 % DBE, E‑Verify, insurance minimums, liquidated damages $250/day.