Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

University of California, Santa Cruz- Physical Planning and Construction is seeking bids from qualified and interested contractors for the following project titled, CAMPUS -WIDE LED RETROFIT, identified under Solicitation ID: 10000-253. Work is to be performed near 1150 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95064, USA in Santa Cruz County.

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General Project Description

This project involves a campus-wide LED retrofit, entailing the replacement of existing lighting systems with new energy-efficient LED fixtures and integrated lighting controls. The work will span multiple campus buildings, including the Interdisciplinary Sciences Building, McHenry Library, Jack Baskin Engineering Building, and potentially the Communications Building as an Add Alternate. The scope encompasses all necessary fixture replacement, controls integration, testing, and commissioning activities to enhance overall lighting performance and energy efficiency throughout the University of California, Santa Cruz campus. This is designated as a public work project subject to the California Labor Code.

General Bid Items

Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Replacement of existing lighting systems.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Installation of new energy-efficient LED fixtures.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Installation and integration of lighting controls.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Testing of new lighting systems.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Commissioning of new lighting systems.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Energy efficiency improvements campus-wide.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Performing work at Interdisciplinary Sciences Building.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Performing work at McHenry Library.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Performing work at Jack Baskin Engineering Building.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Replacement of existing lighting systems with new energy-efficient LED fixtures and lighting controls, Specifications: at the Communications Building (Alternate No. 1).

NAICS Classification

NAICS 238210 – Electrical Contractors (Installation of new LED fixtures and associated lighting control systems), NAICS 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (General contracting and project management for multi-building retrofit within an occupied campus environment), NAICS 541330 – Engineering Services (Involved in design, commissioning, testing, and energy efficiency evaluation of lighting systems)

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on December 11, 2025, and was last updated on December 12, 2025. All bids and/or proposals are due on December 17, 2025.

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