CITY OF EAST LANSING
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN
REQUEST FOR QUOTE
M.A.C. PARKING GARAGE MURAL LIGHTING, EAST LANSING, MI
The undersigned having become thoroughly familiar with and understanding all quote documents
attached hereto, agrees to provide the services as specified herein, for the total fees as stipulated
herein, subject to negotiation.
I hereby state that all of the information I have provided is true, accurate and complete. I hereby
state that I have authority to submit this proposal which will become a binding contract if accepted
by the City of East Lansing.
I hereby state that I have read, understand, and agree to be bound by all of the terms of this proposal
document.
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Proposal: We propose to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools and services required to
complete the work in accordance with the specifications and conditions contained herein in
consideration of the amounts stated below and agree that this document will constitute the Contract
if accepted by the City of East Lansing.
The City of East Lansing is seeking a contractor to procure and install lighting above a mural at
the entrance to M.A.C. Parking Garage in East Lansing. Please see Attachment A for photos of
the project area and Attachment B for information on the requested lighting fixture model.
TIMELINE:
Optional Walk-Through Meeting on January 22, 2026 at 10:30am at the auto entrance to
the M.A.C. Parking Garage in East Lansing, MI (310 M.A.C. Ave).
RFQ Questions are due by January 26, 2026.
Responses to all questions will be posted by January 29, 2026.
Quotes are due on February 9, 2026.
QUOTES MUST BE GOOD FOR A PERIOD OF NINETY (90) DAYS.
Consultants/vendors may submit proposals hard copy or electronically.
Electronic submission: The proposal documents may be submitted electronically via e-
mail to wsylves@cityofeastlansing.com. The subject line should clearly delineate that the
message is a proposal submission and include the project name and name of the firm
submitting the proposal.
Hard copy submission: The proposal documents may be submitted via hard copy in a
sealed envelope. If mailed, send the proposal to City of East Lansing, Attention Wendy
Sylvester-Rowan, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI, 48823. If hand delivered, submit
the proposal to the Community & Economic Development Department, East Lansing, MI.
PROJECT WALK THROUGH & QUESTIONS: An optional project area walk-through will
be on January 22, 2026 at 10:30am at the auto entrance to the MAC Garage in East Lansing, MI
(310 M.A.C. Ave). Please contact Wendy Sylvester-Rowan at wsylves@cityofeastlansing.com or
517.319.6931 if you have questions or this date does not work and you wish to schedule another
time. The deadline for all questions and walk-through meetings is January 26, 2026.
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PROPOSAL FOR MAC GARAGE MURAL LIGHTING, EAST LANSING, MI
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MAC Garage Mural Lighting
AMOUNT
The contractor will procure and install two (2) lighting fixtures to illuminate the
mural located at the auto entrance to the MAC Garage in East Lansing, MI (310
M.A.C. Ave). See Appendix A for photo of the project area. Contractor will:
1. Procure two “RISE F080 Quad” lighting fixtures (or their approved equal).
Product specifications and installation guides are available in Appendix B
or at the product website:
https://www.ecosenselighting.com/products/rise/f080-quad/
2. Install one lighting fixture at the bottom right corner of the mural and
another at the bottom left corner to ensure even illumination. Lighting
fixtures must be installed in accordance with Article 600 of the National
Electrical Code and any other applicable local codes. This includes making
sure there's a proper disconnect or a breaker lock in place for safety and
code compliance.
3. Tap into the existing power running through the conduit located directly
below the mural to feed both fixtures. Refer to Appendix A for a photo
showing the conduit location.
4. Hardwire lighting fixtures to allow for operation by a timer, with the
option to override and keep them on continuously when needed. The timer
setup should be installed in an easily accessible location no higher than 6 ft
off the ground near the entrance to the garage on either the north or south
wall. Timer should be enclosed in a secure lockbox that prevents
tampering or vandalism.
5. Obtain and pay for all necessary permits and inspections, including
arranging for garage entrance closures.
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The following City of East Lansing Contract requirements will be included in the contract (some
exclusions may apply):
Civil Rights Ordinance. Contractor agrees that it will comply with the City’s Civil Rights
Ordinance, Article II, Chapter 22 of the Code of the City of East Lansing, which in part
requires that an employer not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment
including benefit plan or system, or a matter directly or indirectly related to employment
because of religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or student status, because of the use by
an individual of adaptive devices or aids, or because of an arrest record when a conviction
did not result, except as allowed under Section 22-33(b)(6) of Chapter 22. Further, for
contracts in which the total contract price will be $20,000.00 or more, the City’s Civil
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Rights ordinance also prohibits discrimination on the basis of marital status, sexual
orientation, or gender identity or expression by the Contractor failing to provide
employment benefits for employees with domestic partners that it otherwise provides for
the spouse of a married employee. An employer may apply to the City Human Relations
Commission for an exemption on the basis that religion, national origin, age, sex, height,
weight, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or student status is
a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to the normal operation of the
business or enterprise. These requirements of Article II, Chapter 22, shall be considered
material terms of this Agreement, and breach of any of these requirements will be regarded
as a material breach of this Agreement.
Independent Contractors. The parties agree that Contractor is an independent contractor
as that term is commonly used and Contractor’s employees are not and shall not be
considered subcontractors or employees of the City and has no authority to bind the City
in any manner. Contractor shall be solely responsible for the withholding and reporting of
all federal, state, and local income and employment taxes. Contractor acknowledges that
it is not insured in any manner through the City for any bodily injury, personal injury, or
property loss whatsoever.
Limitation of Liability. Except for indemnification pursuant to this agreement, neither
party shall be liable to the other, or any of their respective agents, representatives, or
employees for any lost revenue, lost profits, loss of technology, rights or services,
incidental, punitive, indirect, special or consequential damages, loss of data, or interruption
or loss of use of service, even if advised of the possibility of such damages, whether under
theory of contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise.
Indemnity. Contractor shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law pursuant to MCL
691.991(2), defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, and its elected and appointed
officers, agents, servants, and employees from any and all claims, damages, losses,
expenses, liability, judgment, or liens, including reasonable attorney fees and other costs
of defense arising out of any acts, errors or omissions or the discharge, release or escape of
contaminants or hazardous substances by Contractor or by anyone acting on their behalf
under or in any matter connected with this agreement. Contractor’s obligations to
indemnify the City shall survive the expiration, non-renewal, or termination of this
Agreement.
Insurance Requirements. The Contractor shall not commence work under this contract
until they have obtained the insurance required under this paragraph and shall keep such
insurance in force during the entire life of this contract. All coverage shall be with insurance
companies licensed and admitted to do business in the State of Michigan and acceptable to
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the City of East Lansing. The requirements below should not be interpreted to limit the
liability of the Contractor. All deductibles and SIRs are the responsibility of the Contractor.
1. Workers’ Compensation Insurance, including Employers’ Liability Coverage, in
accordance with all applicable statutes of the State of Michigan.
2. Commercial General Liability Insurance on an “Occurrence Basis” with limits of
liability not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and aggregate.
3. Automobile Liability Insurance covering liability arising out of any owned, hired,
and non-owned vehicles involved with the sign install with minimum limit of
$1,000,000 each accident and Personal Injury Protection as required by statute.
4. Additional Insured: The City of East Lansing, all elected and appointed officials,
all employees and volunteers, agents, all boards, commissions, and/or authorities
and board members, including employees and volunteers thereof shall be named as
Additional Insureds on an endorsement form of the Commercial General Liability
Insurance policy with respect to liability arising out of work or operations
performed by or on behalf of Contractor. Coverage shall be primary and non-
contributory, and any other insurance the City of East Lansing may have in effect
shall be considered secondary and/or excess.
5. Cancellation Notice: Policy(ies), as described above, shall be endorsed to state the
following: It is understood and agreed Thirty (30) days, Ten (10) days for non-
payment of premium, Advance Written Notice of Cancellation or Non-Renewal
shall be sent to the Certificate Holder: (The City of East Lansing, Attention: Wendy
Sylvester-Rowan, 410 Abbott Road, East Lansing, Michigan, 48823).
Proof of Insurance Coverage: The Contractor shall provide the City of East Lansing
at the time the contracts are returned for execution a Certificate of Insurance as well
as the required endorsements. In lieu of required endorsements, a copy of the policy
sections, where coverage is provided for additional insured and cancellation notice,
may be acceptable. If any of the above coverages expire during the term of this
contract, the Contractor shall deliver renewal certificates, endorsements, and/or
policies to the City of East Lansing at least ten (10) days prior to the expiration
date.
Non-Assignment. The parties agree that there shall be no authority on the part of
Contractor to subcontract, assign, or otherwise dispose of any portion of the services to be
performed herein without the prior written approval of the City. In the event that the City
approves a subcontract, assignment, or disposition, Contractor solely shall be responsible
for managing, directing and paying the subcontractors or assignees, and the City shall have
no obligations whatsoever toward said subcontractors or assignees. Consent to
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