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Contractor presents LED lighting upgrade proposal for county buildings; estimated net cost about $36,000
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Summary
A vendor presented a countywide LED retrofit proposal covering public health and five shop facilities, estimating a total project cost of roughly $47,000 with utility incentives of about $11,000 and a net county cost near $36,000 and an estimated 9-year simple payback.
A vendor presented a comprehensive LED lighting upgrade proposal for Worth County facilities, including the Public Health Building and five shop locations. The vendor said the turnkey project would include new LED fixtures, removal and disposal of existing fixtures, coordination with local electricians, and warranty handling.
Key numbers presented: the total project cost was cited at about $47,000; utility and incentive payments through Alliant and ROI Energy were estimated at about $11,000, producing an estimated net customer cost near $36,000. The vendor estimated annual energy savings of roughly $4,000, producing an approximate 9‑year payback and projecting a lifetime cash return of about $32,000 over fixture lifetimes the presenter listed at 50,000 hours.
The vendor described the scope by building (2×4 and 2×2 flat-panel replacements, wrap fixtures and LED downlights for restrooms), exterior wall packs and barn-style fixtures at shops, and higher-intensity floods for work areas. The presenter said LED fixtures generally carry a five-year warranty and that the company manages warranty for the first 12–18 months, after which the county would be shipped replacement fixtures and expected to cover labor for installation.
No formal procurement decision was recorded at the meeting. Board members asked staff to check how the project could be funded (TIF was raised as a potential source during the broader budget discussion) and for a digital copy of the proposal to be circulated; the vendor said no payment would be due until project completion and that materials would be ordered only after an installation agreement was signed.
Next steps
The vendor will send a digital copy of the proposal to county staff and the board; staff will evaluate funding and contractor arrangements and return with recommendations if the county chooses to proceed.
