Board approves LED field lighting contract to reduce energy use at Valparaiso parks

Parks staff presented a proposal to replace older sports-field lighting at multiple Valparaiso parks with new LED fixtures, citing reduced light pollution, better cutoff and energy savings.

Tristan told the board that Bergland Construction and V3 Companies prepared the construction documents and that two proposals were received: Circle R Electric for $106,628 and H & T Electric for $148,850. Tristan said a prior feasibility study showed potential annual savings from LED installations. Engineering and parks staff recommended awarding the project to Circle R Electric; the chair moved to award and execute the contract, and the motion carried.

The board authorized contract execution and staff will coordinate installation scheduling with the selected contractor. No funding shortfall or amendments were raised during the meeting.