A. Work covered by this section of the specifications shall conform to the contract documents, lighting layout as well as state and local codes. B. The purpose of these specifications is to define the lighting system performance and design standards for North Market Street Softball using an LED Lighting source. The manufacturer / contractor shall supply lighting equipment to meet or exceed the standards set forth in these specifications. C. The sports lighting will be for the following venues: 1. Softball D. The primary goals of this sports lighting project are: 1. Guaranteed Light Levels: Selection of appropriate light levels impacts the safety of players and the enjoyment of spectators. Therefore, light levels are guaranteed to not drop below specified target values for a period of 25 years. 2. Environmental Light Control: It is the primary goal of this project to minimize spill light to adjoining properties and glare to players, spectators, and neighbors. 3. Cost of Ownership: To reduce the operating budget, the preferred lighting system shall be energy efficient and cost effective to operate. All maintenance costs shall be eliminated for the duration of the warranty. 4. Control and Monitoring - To allow for optimized use of labor resources and avoid unneeded operation of the facility, the Owner requires a manual on/off control system for the lighting system. a. Control and monitoring system shall provide contactor control of all existing circuits. Key switches shall be provided to provide field-level control of existing circuit groups. North Market Street Softball Field Lighting Project, in accordance with the specifications now on file in the office of the Director of Public Service and Safety, City of Troy, Ohio. This project will replace the softball field lighting system including but not limited to installation of foundations, poles, fixtures, controls and underground electric from the existing panel as well as site restoration with alternate bids accepted for equivalent manufacturers as well as removal of the existing softball field lighting system. Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rates on Public Improvements in Miami County and the City of Troy, Ohio as determined by the Ohio Department of Industrial Relations. All Contractors and Subcontractors involved with the project will, to the extent practical, use Ohio products, materials, services, and labor in the implementation of this project. A bid guaranty as follows is required to accompany each proposal as a guarantee that if the proposal is accepted a contract will be entered into: A bid bond in the amount of 100% payable to the City of Troy, or A certified check, a cashier's check, Official Bank Check, or a letter of credit in the amount of 10% payable to the City of Troy, Ohio The City of Troy reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bids when to the advantage of the City and to select the best bid in its opinion. The City of Troy, Ohio is in compliance with ADA.