When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 27, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 21, 2026.

It was issued by City Of East Lansing Downtown Management Board. The work is located in East Lansing, Michigan, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experienced holiday decorating and seasonal lighting installation company. Demonstrated ability to work on historic lampposts, streetlights, trees, and pedestrian areas. Capable of safely installing, testing, maintaining, and removing outdoor decorative lighting. Local or regional team equipped for commercial-scale installation and takedown projects.

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Overview

Construction, Facilities & Maintenance

East Lansing, Michigan, United StatesPosted: August 14, 2026Deadline: August 27, 2026

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SUMMARY

Professional holiday decoration services are required for downtown garland, bow, and lighting installation across historic lampposts, streetlights, trees, and a pedestrian alleyway. The vendor will also remove all decorations and lighting equipment after the display period.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have authority to submit proposal
Must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance with limits of at least $1 million
Must maintain workers disability compensation insurance in compliance with Michigan statutory limits
Must provide a certificate of insurance naming the City as a certificate holder
Must have access to a bucket truck or lift device capable of reaching 30 feet
Must comply with City's Civil Rights Ordinance
Must verify and pay for all required permits
Must submit all required notifications to regulatory agencies

TIMELINE

Questions due by August 21st, 2026.

Quotes due by August 27th, 2026.

Installation completion by November 18th, 2026.

Removal between January 4th, 2027 and January 8th, 2027.

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 21, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City Of East Lansing Downtown Management Board

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DESCRIPTION

The agency is seeking professional services for the installation and takedown of downtown holiday decorations. The work includes wrapping 18 feet of garland around 47 historic lampposts and 36 feet of garland around 31 streetlights.

The selected vendor will install a red bow at the top of each lamppost and streetlight wrapped in garland, install decorative holiday lights around trees and the 500-block pedestrian alleyway, and ensure that all lighting units are operational. At the conclusion of the holiday display, the vendor will remove all garland, bows, and lighting mechanisms. Questions must be submitted by August 21, 2026, and proposals are due August 27, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 27, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 21, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of East Lansing Downtown Management Board. The work is located in East Lansing, Michigan, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experienced holiday decorating and seasonal lighting installation company
Demonstrated ability to work on historic lampposts, streetlights, trees, and pedestrian areas
Capable of safely installing, testing, maintaining, and removing outdoor decorative lighting
Local or regional team equipped for commercial-scale installation and takedown projects

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