Pyxis Industries receives FUHSD performing arts center lighting contract

Pyxis Industries Inc. was awarded the Fallbrook Union High School District contract to provide new lighting for the Fallbrook High School performing arts center.

A 5-0 FUHSD board vote, April 12, awarded Pyxis the contract for the Wildomar company’s bid of $292,750.

The school district currently spends approximately $93,219 annually on lighting fixtures. District staff calculated that if the existing lighting fixtures are replaced with light emitting diode illumination the annual savings would be $22,230. The savings are based not only on power consumption but also the repair costs of the existing lights, replacement of bulbs and the labor to maintain the lights.

The Feb. 8 FUHSD board meeting included approval of a formal bid request to replace the lighting in the performing arts center. A notice to potential bidders was issued Feb. 15. Bids were opened March 24, and two bids were received. San Diego Stage and Lighting Supply submitted a bid of $340,923.35.

Joe Naiman can be reached by email at [email protected].