Bid guide
How to bid on the Buskirk-Chumley Theater solar and battery project for the City of Bloomington
What the City is buying
The City of Bloomington seeks a contractor to install an integrated electrical, lighting, building-controls, solar photovoltaic, and battery energy storage system at the historic Buskirk-Chumley Theater in Bloomington, Indiana.
The system is intended to support safe building operation during normal conditions and utility outages while maintaining life-safety, occupancy, and building-protection functions. The work includes labor, materials, equipment, permits, coordination, programming, testing, and related incidental work.
Key date and deadline
The opportunity was published October 12, 2026. Responses are due October 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.
Submit your response through OpenGov Procurement before the deadline. The provided information does not state what happens to late responses, so plan to submit early and confirm the portal shows your response as submitted.
Who this opportunity may suit
This project may suit construction contractors with relevant experience coordinating electrical, lighting, building-controls, solar PV, and battery energy storage installation. Firms should be prepared to work from contract drawings and specifications at a historic theater.
The provided information does not identify bidder restrictions or required qualifications. Review the project documents for the City’s requirements before deciding whether to bid.
How to access and respond
Open the opportunity on OpenGov Procurement using the “View original source” option. The portal may show a brief security check the first time; let it finish so the project page loads.
Sign in or create a free vendor account to download plans, ask questions, join the planholders list, and submit your response. OpenGov also sends addenda notices, so check for updates as you prepare your bid.
Prepare a complete, competitive response
Read the plans, specifications, and any addenda closely. Use them to understand the required system, project timeline, budget expectations, and the City’s requirements rather than relying on the summary alone.
Plan how your team will coordinate the electrical, lighting, controls, solar, and battery work, including programming and testing. Check that your response addresses every requested item and allow time to resolve portal or document issues before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from City of Bloomington; the original posting controls.