IFB: Cherryville Elementary LED Lighting Installation
| Location: | North Carolina |
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| Posted: | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Due: | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Agency: | Gaston County Public Schools |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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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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