Outdoor lighting and renovation of an educational facility in Vermillion, South Dakota. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility; and for outdoor lighting for a educational facility.

**As of April 11, 2024, the project was awarded to Electric Construction for $147,301.00.** The University of South Dakota is accepting sealed bids for the "Exterior Lighting Upgrade Project." If there are any questions about the bidding process, those should be directed to Raleigh Tiahrt at 605-658-3634, or email Raleigh.Tiahrt@usd.edu. USD reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The project will be to demolish the existing china hat style light poles and bases, install new bases, conduit and wiring and install USD provided LED green light poles. Work includes: 1. Removal of 2ea existing china hat style light poles and bases that will NOT be reinstalled 2. Removal of 13ea existing china hat style light poles and bases that will have new lights installed adjacent 3. Installation of 13ea new light pole bases, wiring, conduits and USD provided light poles, and 4. Demolition of existing 480V lighting control circuitry within the Fine Arts Building. The Contractor shall be responsible perform the following work: a. The Contractor shall be responsible to demolish and remove a total of 2ea china hat style light poles including bases and dispose of - these lights will NOT be replaced b. The Contactor shall be responsible to demolish and remove a total of 13ea china hat style light poles including bases and dispose of - these lights will have new poles / bases installed adjacent to the old units c. The Contractor shall be responsible to demolish and remove the existing lighting control, contactors, wiring and conduit within the Fine Arts Building to the greatest extent possible. d. The Contractor shall be required to procure a total of 13ea new light pole with luminaire head assemblies per attached documents and as follows - no substitutions are allowed: Manufacturer : HCI Model : F100-L-C-FAC-105LED-4000K-120/277V-IES5-FA-BND+P405-FC-12-RAL-Custom Color Color : Custom P364-G5-LOT-G1-151 e. The Contractor shall be responsible to remove the old concrete base or will be allowed to chip the existing pole base down to a depth of 12" below the existing grade and bury. f. The Contractor shall be responsible to replace any concrete sidewalk / area within the project boundaries if removed - new sidewalk will be 4" think, 3500PSI minimum, compacted base with 1/2 " fiberglass rebar at 18" OC both ways with 1ea bar on each side. g. Contractor shall be responsible to dispose of any removed concrete required for the installation of the project. h. The Contractor shall be responsible to directional drill, trench or excavate from the existing 2" conduit stub to the existing Quazite ground boxes to the new light poles and bases Question Deadline 03/04/2024 Any person who plans to bid on the project may submit to the Owner a written request to Ronald Thon University of South Dakota Facilities Management 414 East Clark St. Vermillion, SD 57069 Phone: 605-677-9758 Ronald.thon@usd.edu