City of Kirkland Permanent Downtown Lighting System RFP 2026
City of KirklandCity · Kirkland, WA- Due
- Apr 20, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 2, 2026
- Primary contact
- Christian Lash
The 30-second brief
The City of Kirkland is soliciting proposals for a permanent downtown lighting system. This includes design, installation, and ongoing maintenance of decorative and functional lighting to enhance public spaces, support economic development, and align with sustainability standards. The system will provide year-round lighting with programmable color-change capabilities.
Design (if applicable), Furnish, Install, Maintain, Repair, And remove permanent decorative lighting infrastructure; annual inspection schedule; preventative maintenance plan; cleaning and adjusting of mounting systems; monitoring and replacement of failed segments; tree growth accommodation strategy; troubleshooting procedures; repair turnaround times; warranty coverage; replacement material availability; on-call labor rates; service response for non-urgent and safety-related repairs; emergency contact procedure.
Understanding and approach to scope, Company qualifications and experience, Ability to meet response time requirements, Proposed compensation
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Summary
The City of Kirkland is soliciting proposals for a permanent downtown lighting system.
This includes design, installation, and ongoing maintenance of decorative and functional lighting to enhance public spaces, support economic development, and align with sustainability standards. The system will provide year-round lighting with programmable color-change capabilities.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Understanding and approach to scope
- Company qualifications and experience
- Ability to meet response time requirements
- Proposed compensation
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
13- Design (if applicable), Furnish, Install, Maintain, Repair, And remove permanent decorative lighting infrastructure
- Annual inspection schedule
- Preventative maintenance plan
- Cleaning and adjusting of mounting systems
- Monitoring and replacement of failed segments
- Tree growth accommodation strategy
- Troubleshooting procedures
- Repair turnaround times
- Warranty coverage
- Replacement material availability
- On-call labor rates
- Service response for non-urgent and safety-related repairs
- Emergency contact procedure
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A (General Services Agreement – Public Works), Attachment B (Fee structure)
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Kirkland, Washington
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Kirkland?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 20, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Christian Lash.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Kirkland in WA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Christian Lash. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Design (if applicable), Furnish, Install, Maintain, Repair, And remove permanent decorative lighting infrastructure; annual inspection schedule; preventative maintenance plan; cleaning and adjusting of mounting systems; monitoring and replacement of failed segments; tree growth accommodation strateg. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Understanding and approach to scope, Company qualifications and experience, Ability to meet response time requirements, Proposed compensation" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Kirkland?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Kirkland are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Kirkland regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Attachment A (General Services Agreement – Public Works), Attachment B (Fee structure). Review the full document from City of Kirkland for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Kirkland, Washington. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.