Invitation to Bid

Invitation to Bid Town of Grand Ridge, Florida Invitation to Bid Recreational Lighting Upgrade Project The Town of Grand Ridge (Town) is seeking sealed bids from professional sports lighting firms (Contractor) to complete a Recreational Lighting Upgrade Project (Project) to provide adequate sports lighting for Softball Field #3 located at John Thomas Porter Park in Grand Ridge, FL. This project includes the replacement of up to 36 light fixtures across 6 poles surrounding Softball Field #3 and installation and/or replacement of security lighting within the park. This includes associated light bulbs, electrical wiring, switches, and other required electrical/lighting components. Bids for these services will be received until 3:00 PM CST, Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the Town of Grand Ridge Town Hall located at 2086 Porter Avenue, Grand Ridge, FL 32442. At that time, or shortly thereafter, the bids received will be opened and read publicly at the Town of Grand Ridge Commission Meeting Room located behind Town Hall. To obtain the project BID documents email Marti Vickery at martivickery@melvineng.com. LATE SUBMITTALS RECEIVED AFTER THE FOREMENTIONED DEADLINE DATE, EITHER BY MAIL, OR OTHERWISE, WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AND RETURNED UNOPENED. THE TIME OF RECEIPT WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE TIME RECEIVED IN THE PURCHASING AGENT'S OFFICE. IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE FIRM FOR ASSURING THAT THE SUBMITTAL IS RECEIVED IN THE PURCHASING OFFICE BY THE DESIGNATED DATE AND TIME. NO FAXED, ELECTRONIC, OR ORAL SUBMITTAL WILL BE ACCEPTED. FIRM/INDIVIDUALS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DELIVERY OF ITS SUBMITTAL. SUBMITTALS RECEIVED AFTER THE SPECIFIED DAY AND TIME WILL NOT BE OPENED. To be considered, the bidder must submit one (1) manually signed original and one (1) hard copy of the SUBMITTAL in a sealed envelope or package, clearly marked with the respondent's name and address, and the words. "Request for Bids: Town of Grand Ridge – Recreational Lighting Upgrade Project" addressed to: Natalie Curry, Town Manager 2086 Porter Avenue Grand Ridge, FL 32442 Small business and minority businesses, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are encouraged to submit proposals, and firms using such subcontractors are strongly encouraged to solicit such firms in the subcontracting process. Any Contracts/subcontracts issued under this procurement must comply with the necessary affirmative steps to assure that minority businesses, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are used, when possible, in accordance with 2 CFR § 200.321. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE/FAIR HOUSING JURISDICTION June 24 2026 LSAR0542462