Site work and outdoor lighting for a playground / park / athletic field in Skokie, Illinois. Completed plans call for outdoor lighting for a playground / park / athletic field.

The scope of work includes the removal of lighting fixtures and replacement with LED fixtures at the Laramie Park sports field as specified in the bid document. The Skokie Park District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any technicalities in the bidding if it should be deemed in the public's best interest. The Work of this project is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS 130/0.01 et seq. A prevailing wage determination has been made but the Park District the IDOL for public works projects in Cook County. The contract entered into for the work will be drawing in compliance with said law and proposals should be prepared accordingly and provide payment for all laborers, workmen and mechanics needed to perform the work at no less than the prevailing rate of wages for each craft, type of worker or mechanic. All bids must be accompanied by a cashier's check or bid bond payable to the Park District for ten prevent (10%) of the amount of the bid as provided in the Instructions to Bidders. A site visit is strongly recommended and can be coordinated by using the same contact information. Please contact Corrie Guynn, Superintendent of Parks with any questions at (847) 929-7802. The Contractor is responsible for the following: o Removal and disposal of 34 fixtures and ballasts on the 6 light poles along the perimeter of the sports field. o Provision and installation of 34 fixtures on 6 poles approximately 70 feet high equal to or better than the following: o 3 Shinetoo G2 1000 Watt LED Stadium Light; NICHIA CHIP; 120,000 Lumens; 5000K 10kV/20kV Surge Protection as shown on the photometric report in light blue and lime green. o 31 Shinetoo G2 800 Watt LED Stadium Light; NICHIA CHIP; 96,000 Lumens; 5000K 10kV/20kV Surge Protection as shown on the photometric report in red and blue. o Provision of all electrical work associated with the removal and installation of the new fixtures. The objective is to re-use as many of the existing electrical connections as possible. o Modify or bypass ballasts as needed to accommodate the new LED fixtures. o Provision of lift or lifts. Suggested lift height for this project is no less than 70 feet. o Fixtures shall be aimed and calibrated for maximum light distribution on the field of play. Time should be allotted for a minimum of one nighttime calibration. o Contractor shall take all available precautions as to not damage turf when driving equipment or vehicles onto park grounds and will coordinate with the Owner on pre-approved paths. o Contractor will submit all required paperwork for the proper agencies for all rebates and incentives offered for the project. o Rebates and incentives will be included to determine the final price and lowest bidder. o The fixtures will carry at least a 7-year full replacement warranty including labor and materials.