Project Information

Bid Title

IFB: Cherryville Elementary LED Lighting Installation

Issuing Agency

Gaston County Public Schools

Location

North Carolina

Published Date

Feb 4, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 26, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

IFB: Cherryville Elementary LED Lighting Installation

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Gaston County Schools

Gastonia, North Carolina

INVITATION FOR BID

Cherryville LED Lighting Installation

For all questions about this IFB contact:

Jeffrey Crane

Facility Services

Gaston County Schools

941 Osceola Street

Gastonia, North Carolina 28054

(office)704-810-8828

(cell) 704-214-4131

jdcrane@gaston.k12.nc.us

Pre-bid

10:00 am Thursday, February 12 2026

Bids Due by

2:00 pm Friday, February 26 2026

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OBJECTIVE

The objective of this Invitation for Bid (IFB) is to award a contract for the Cherryville LED

Lighting Installation to the vendor offering the highest quality service at the best value.

The laws of the State of North Carolina shall prevail concerning all purchases and services

under this IFB and subsequent contract(s).

Mandatory pre-bid visit… No bid will be accepted from a vendor that does not attend the pre-

bid meeting on 10:00 am Thursday, February 12 2026. There will be a sign in sheet. All

bidders will meet at:

Cherryville Elementary

700 E Academy Street

Cherryville, NC 28021

Point of Contact- Jeffrey Crane

(cell) 704-214-4131

(office)704-810-8828

SCOPE OF WORK

• Replace existing fixtures with LED per audit

• Light fixtures must be RAB products. No alternates will be accepted

• Install safety wire to light fixture from hard ceiling/bar joist & secure to grid

• Rewiring and fixture installation shall meet all local, State and Federal Codes.

• Must adhere to all OSHA Safety Requirements.

1. Light Fixtures

a. If light switches are disabled, they are to be removed. Conductors are to be capped

and labeled, with Panel and Circuit from where it originates, Conductors are to be

disconnected in the first junction box from the switch, label both the junction box and

the conductors on both ends as to where it originates. There Shall be NO UNUSED

ENERGIZED CONDUCTORS in the switch box.

b. Install the appropriate device cover.

c. Label all switches with Panel and circuit from where it originates.

2. Panel Circuits

a. If circuits are abandoned, the conductors are to be removed from the breakers, capped

and labeled on both ends of the conductors. Disconnect conductors in the first

junction box from the panel. Labels shall give point of origination for each conductor.

b. Test all light switches and associated circuits.

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c. Provide documentation that all light switches and circuits have been tested.

Documentation shall include, Device, Location (room#, office, Hallway...etc.), and

person responsible for testing.

3. Labels

a. All labels shall be typed.

b. Device labels shall be clear with black text.

c. Conductors labels shall be white with black text.

d. Junction box covers white with black text.

4. MC Cable

a. Ensure adequate cable whips to fixtures.

b. Red Heads shall be installed on both ends of MC cable

c. Cables shall be supported above the ceiling grid, with appropriate straps, such as

Caddy KX Cable/Conduit Clips; no wire ties.

5. Connects

a. Twist wires together before installing wire nuts.

b. No stab lock connectors.

6. Labor Warranty Honored: 1 year beginning the date of project completion. No trip

fees and/or additional invoices for lifts, bucket trucks, or ladders will be accepted by

Gaston County Schools. Labor warranty begins the day the project is signed off

completed by Matt Odom or authorized GCS employee.

7. If you choose to do your own audit, this must be done prior to bid closing. You will

need to arrange this with the school. An escort will be required to provide access to

closets and closed off areas.

8. Contractor has 10 business days to address any issues and schedule repair for any

requests received regarding repair, damaged fixtures, and/or reported outages

found needing to be repaired/replaced for warranty. There must be clear

communication between the project manager and school staff to coordinate repairs

in a timely manner.

9. The warranty for material shall be 3 years or 50,000-100,000 hours per noted on the

material spec sheet.

Upon entering a facility, the contractor or their employees will notify the facility personnel of

their presence and purpose. All such personnel will sign into the visitor management

system, have identification and wear distinctive uniform clothing.

Gaston Co. Schools - CHERRYVILLE ELEMENTARY

Room

number/Area

ADMIN

OFFICES

ENTRANCE

MAIN OFFICE

Existing

Qty.

Existing

equipment

Proposed Proposed equipment

Qty.

30

2x4 FLUORESCENT

30

FIXTURE

4

2X4 FLUORESCENT

4

FIXTURES

T34FA-2X4

T34FA-2X4

Notes

3

BATH

1

2L 4' STRIP

FIXTURE

1

GUS17-4

HALLWAY

5

2X4 Fluorescent

Fixture

5

T34FA-2X4

2

1x4 Fluorescent

Fixture HARD

CEILING

2

T34FA-1x4

RETROFIT PANEL

1

RMKPANEL KITS 1x4

BLACK

2

8' 2L STRIP

FIXTURE

8

STRP4H

TEACHER WORK

8

4L 8' METAL STRIP

AREA

FIXTURE

8

STRP4H

RESTROOM

2

A19 SURFACE MT.

FIXTURE

2

CRVAS-11-R-16-9CCT-

UNV-W

COPY ROOM

2

2L 4' SURFACE MT

WRAP

2

SMPFA1X4RT45UNVTW END TO END MOUNTING

HALLWAY

3

2L 4' SURFACE MT

WRAP

3

SMPFA1X4RT45UNVTW

MECHANICAL

KITCHEN

4

2L 4' STRIP

4

FIXTURE

15

2X4 FLUORESCENT

15

FIXTURE

GUS17-4

T34FA-2X4

20

2L 4' SURFACE MT

WRAP

20

SMPFA1X4RT45UNVTW

INNER KITCHEN

OUTSIDE

KITCHEN DOOR

25

2L VAPOR TIGHT

FIXTURES END TO

END

2

A19 SURFACE MT.

FIXTURE

25

SMPFA1X4RT45UNVTW END TO END MOUNTING

2

CRVAS-11-R-16-9CCT-

UNV-W

BLUE DOOR

2

A19 JELLY JAR

FIXTURES

2

A19-14-9CCT-DIM

2

VBR100P

MAIN GYM

14

HIBAY FIXTURES

14

H17SB BLACK

12

2L 8' STRIP

FIXTURES

24

GUS17-4

END TO END MOUNTING

MRS. HAY

CLOSET

14

2L 4' STRIP

FIXTURES END TO

END

1

A19 SURFACE MT.

FIXTURE

14

STRP4H

1

CRVAS-11-R-16-9CCT-

UNV-W

MS. HUBERT

14

2L 4' STRIP

FIXTURES END TO

END

14

STRP4H

END TO END MOUNTING

CLOSET

1

A19 SURFACE MT.

FIXTURE

1

CRVAS-11-R-16-9CCT-

UNV-W

4

HALLWAY

LONG

HUGHES

WILLIS

HALLWAY

HENDRICK

THOMAS

KISER

LACKEY

HARRILL

READING LAB

STORAGE

WORKROOM

7

2l 4' SURFACE MT.

FIXTURE

7

T34FA-2X2

INSTALL 2X2

FIXTURE IN

EXISTING GRID -

REMOVE WRAP

FIXTURES

14

2L 4' SURFACE MT.

14

STRP4H

FIXTURE

END TO END MOUNTING

1

A19 SURFACE MT.

FIXTURE

1

CRVAS-11-R-16-9CCT-

UNV-W

14

2l 4' SURFACE MT.

FIXTURE

14

STRP4H

END TO END MOUNTING

1

A19 SURFACE MT.

FIXTURE

1

CRVAS-11-R-16-9CCT-

UNV-W

14

2l 4' SURFACE MT.

FIXTURE

14

STRP4H

END TO END MOUNTING

1

A19 SURFACE MT.

FIXTURE

1

CRVAS-11-R-16-9CCT-

UNV-W

15

2L 4' SURFACE MT.

15

SMPFA1X4RT45UNVTW END TO END MOUNTING

FIXTURE

14

2L 4' SURFACE MT.

14

STRP4H

FIXTURE

END TO END MOUNTING

1

A19 SURFACE MT.

FIXTURE

1

CRVAS-11-R-16-9CCT-

UNV-W

14

2L 4' SURFACE MT.

14

STRP4H

FIXTURE

END TO END MOUNTING

1

A19 SURFACE MT.

FIXTURE

1

CRVAS-11-R-16-9CCT-

UNV-W

14

2L 4' SURFACE MT.

14

STRP4H

FIXTURE

END TO END MOUNTING

1

A19 SURFACE MT.

FIXTURE

1

CRVAS-11-R-16-9CCT-

UNV-W

14

2L 4' Surface Mt.

Wrap END TO END

14

STRP4H

1

A19 SURFACE MT.

FIXTURE

1

CRVAS-11-R-16-9CCT-

UNV-W

4

2X4 FLUORESCENT

4

FIXTURE

T34FA-2X4

15

2X4 FLUORSCENT

FIXTURE

15

T34FA-2X4

4

2X4 FLUORESCENT

4

FIXTURE

T34FA-2X4

2

2X4 FLUORESCENT

2

FIXTURE

T34FA-2X4

SERVER ROOM

2

A19 SURFACE MT.

FIXTURE

2

CRVAS-11-R-16-9CCT-

UNV-W

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 238210Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
• NAICS 335122Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing

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