INTRODUCTION: This is a Request for Information (RFI) – this is not a request for competitive pricing or a process for the Town of Palm Beach (Town) to purchase. The purpose of this RFI is to gather information. The Town of Palm Beach, hereby issues this Request for Information (RFI) seeking information and preliminary proposals for a lighting system to safely illuminate the athletic field at Seaview Park (approximately 120 yards by 60 yards) for children’s practices and games after sunset. While TV-broadcast-level lighting is not required, the system must provide adequate illumination for safe play up to age 14. Due to community concerns, proposals should emphasize minimizing pole height, reducing light pollution, and blending aesthetically with the park’s surroundings. SUBMISSION: Interested vendors are requested to provide information regarding their ability to provide a lighting system to safely illuminate the athletic field at Seaview Park. It is important that responses be submitted by the date and time listed above. All responses must be submitted electronically through the Towns’ on-line platform, Bonfire. To access the platform, go to the Town’s website at www.townofpalmbeach.com, click "How Do I ..." click "Bid Posting" and then under Current Solicitations & Contracts click on ACTIVE/OPEN SOLICITATION link. The Town only accepts online submittal of proposals through Bonfire, the eProcurement platform linked to the Town website, promoting a greener footprint. Town reserves the right to turn this solicitation into formal by issuing a Request to Negotiate to the top or top ranked proposers through this RFI process. If you are not registered through the website, you are required to do so (at NO charge). Proposals must be submitted through the Town e-procurement platform Bonfire. Paper submissions will not be accepted. QUESTIONS: We encourage prospective proposers to submit any questions in writing by using messaging feature of this platform or by emailing to Procurement Agents listed below. CONTACT: For help with creating an account or submitting a bid, please contact Bonfire Help Desk: Phone: 1 (800) 354-8010 Email: support@gobonfire.com For all other questions, please contact the designated Procurement representative: Martha Habib, Procurement and Contract Agent Phone: (561) 227-7006 Email: mhabib@townofpalmbeach.com Due to the Cone of Silence, all communications regarding this solicitation shall be handled solely by Town Procurement Representatives.
