What commercial lighting services does FSG provide?

FSG provides complete commercial lighting solutions including LED installation, lighting design and specification, street lighting, parking lot lighting, sports field lighting, and specialized lighting for hotels, restaurants, banks, and schools. We're a turnkey lighting contractor handling every step from design to maintenance.

What types of facilities does FSG provide lighting for?

FSG has installed lighting in every type of facility including office spaces, industrial warehouses, parking lots, sports fields, hotels, restaurants, banks, schools, and municipal street lighting. We serve any industry and any number of facilities.

Does FSG provide lighting design services?

Yes, FSG has qualified designers with expertise in CAD and AGI renderings, offering full lighting design services for any application. We create aesthetic and efficient fixture packages that fit into the bigger ecosystem of your business.

How does FSG's lighting project process work?

FSG follows a four-step process: 1) Design a Solution - we work with you to design the right lighting solution, 2) Execute the Solution - our specialists implement the solution, 3) Evaluate the Solution - we ensure it meets your goals, 4) Maintain the Solution - we provide ongoing support and maintenance.

How long has FSG been providing commercial lighting services?

Since 1982, FSG has designed, installed, and maintained lighting projects for commercial buildings of all types. We have 40+ years of proven experience and serve 23,000+ companies large and small.

Cooperative Purchasing

FSG holds pre-negotiated contracts with major purchasing cooperatives serving all 50 states. Government agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofits get competitive pricing, full compliance, and immediate project starts, eliminating months of RFP delays.

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WHAT IS COOPERATIVE PURCHASING?

Cooperative purchasing allows government agencies, schools, and nonprofits to procure products and services through pre-negotiated contracts that have already been competitively solicited. Instead of conducting individual RFPs, which can take 6-12 months, organizations leverage existing contracts that meet compliance requirements while delivering competitive pricing, often special group rates. FSG holds active contracts with major purchasing cooperatives serving all 50 states, enabling immediate project starts with full procurement compliance.

FSG's Approved Purchasing Cooperatives

FSG holds active contracts with leading purchasing cooperatives serving government agencies, schools, healthcare facilities, and nonprofits nationwide. Each cooperative offers pre-negotiated pricing for FSG's comprehensive energy solutions.

Buyboard

BuyBoard is a national purchasing cooperative serving government agencies, schools, and nonprofits across all 50 states. With over 50,000 member entities and pre-vetted pricing, BuyBoard simplifies procurement while ensuring compliance and competitive rates.

Contract Details:

Coverage: All 50 states
Eligible Organizations: Government agencies, K-12 schools, higher education, nonprofits
Contract Scope: Comprehensive energy solutions including lighting, HVAC, controls, solar, and energy storage

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TIPS

TIPS is one of the nation's largest government purchasing cooperatives, serving schools, cities, counties, and special districts. TIPS contracts undergo rigorous competitive solicitation and are recognized for compliance in procurement offices nationwide.

Contract Details:

Coverage: All 50 states
Eligible Organizations: Schools, municipalities, counties, special districts, nonprofits
Contract Scope: Electrical construction, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and comprehensive facility upgrades

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AEPA

AEPA serves educational institutions with pre-negotiated contracts covering energy efficiency, lighting, HVAC, and renewable energy solutions. AEPA membership includes K-12 districts, community colleges, and universities across multiple states.

Contract Details:

Coverage: Regional (multiple states)
Eligible Organizations: K-12 schools, community colleges, universities
Contract Scope: Energy efficiency upgrades, LED lighting, solar installations, building controls

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AVENDRA

Avendra serves the hospitality industry with pre-negotiated pricing for energy solutions. Hotels, resorts, and hospitality groups leverage Avendra contracts for lighting retrofits, HVAC upgrades, and energy management systems.

Contract Details:

Coverage: Nationwide
Eligible Organizations: Hotels, resorts, hospitality management companies
Contract Scope: LED lighting, energy-efficient HVAC, building automation, renewable energy

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Healthtrust

HealthTrust serves healthcare facilities with group purchasing contracts for energy infrastructure. Hospitals, surgery centers, and medical facilities use HealthTrust to procure lighting, HVAC, and energy management solutions with pre-negotiated terms.

Contract Details:

Coverage: Nationwide
Eligible Organizations: Hospitals, healthcare systems, medical facilities, senior living
Contract Scope: Energy-efficient lighting, HVAC systems, building controls, emergency backup power

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PCA

PCA is a national purchasing cooperative serving government agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofits with pre-negotiated contracts for energy efficiency, construction, and facility services. PCA contracts are competitively solicited and designed to meet public procurement compliance requirements across all 50 states.

Contract Details:

Coverage: All 50 states
Eligible Organizations: Government agencies, schools, colleges, universities, nonprofits
Contract Scope: Comprehensive energy solutions including electrical construction, LED lighting, HVAC systems, building controls, solar, and energy storage

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Industries we serve

Our cooperative purchasing agreements cover a variety of industries. Find your industry below to see which cooperatives are available to use.

Education

K-12 school districts, charter schools, community colleges, universities, educational service centers, and school boards can access FSG's energy solutions through BuyBoard, TIPS, and AEPA cooperatives.

Government & Municipal

Municipal and city governments, county agencies, state offices, and special districts including water, fire, library, and transit authorities can procure through BuyBoard and TIPS cooperatives.

Healthcare

Hospitals, healthcare systems, medical centers, senior living facilities, surgery centers, and urgent care clinics can leverage BuyBoard, TIPS, and HealthTrust purchasing contracts.

Emergency Response

Fire departments, fire districts, police departments, public safety agencies, emergency management offices, and 911 dispatch centers can procure through BuyBoard and TIPS cooperatives.

Non-Profit Organizations

501(c)(3) charitable organizations, community service groups, religious institutions, foundations, and civic organizations can access cooperative contracts through BuyBoard and TIPS.

Hospitality

Hotels, resorts, conference centers, event venues, hospitality management companies, and multi-property groups can procure FSG's energy solutions through Avendra's purchasing cooperative.

The Strength to get the job done

History

Over 43 years delivering comprehensive electrical and energy solutions to government agencies, schools, healthcare facilities, and commercial organizations nationwide.

experience

More than 3,000 electricians across the United States with proven expertise in complex energy infrastructure projects executed through cooperative purchasing contracts.

commitment

Complete accountability from assessment through ongoing service, FSG designs, installs, owns, and maintains energy infrastructure with guaranteed performance and 24/7 support.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about how electric cooperatives can help recreational facilities upgrade their lighting, reduce energy costs, and take advantage of co-op member benefits and programs.

How do I know if my organization is eligible to use cooperative purchasing?

Most government agencies, public schools, colleges, nonprofits, and certain healthcare and hospitality organizations are eligible. Eligibility varies by cooperative. BuyBoard and TIPS serve the broadest range of public sector entities across all 50 states, while AEPA focuses on education, HealthTrust serves healthcare, and Avendra serves hospitality. FSG can quickly verify your eligibility and identify which cooperative contracts apply to your organization during the initial consultation.

Is cooperative purchasing legally compliant with our procurement requirements?

Yes. Cooperative contracts have already undergone competitive solicitation processes that meet or exceed most public procurement requirements. These contracts are specifically designed to satisfy legal procurement standards, enabling your organization to leverage pre-negotiated pricing without conducting individual RFPs. Thousands of government agencies, schools, and institutions use cooperative purchasing daily with full legal compliance, but we recommend confirming with your procurement office or legal counsel to ensure alignment with your specific requirements.

How long does it take to start a project using cooperative purchasing?

Projects can typically start within 2-4 weeks after contract execution, dramatically faster than traditional RFP processes that often require 6-12 months. Once you select a cooperative contract, FSG conducts the energy assessment, develops a proposal, and executes the agreement. Installation timelines depend on project scope and material availability, but procurement delays are eliminated entirely.

Are cooperative contracts actually competitively priced?

Yes. Cooperative contracts undergo rigorous competitive solicitation and are structured to deliver market-competitive pricing. The cooperatives themselves negotiate pricing on behalf of thousands of member organizations, creating substantial buying power. Additionally, FSG's pricing through cooperatives includes comprehensive services, assessment, engineering, installation, project management, and warranty, providing better total value than equipment-only procurement.

Can I use cooperative purchasing with FSG's EaaS subscription model?

What if I'm already in the middle of an RFP process?

Organizations can often pivot to cooperative purchasing even after initiating an RFP, potentially saving months of procurement time. We recommend consulting with your procurement office to evaluate whether cooperative contracts meet your solicitation requirements and provide comparable or better value. In many cases, cooperative purchasing delivers faster implementation, comparable pricing, and reduced administrative burden compared to completing the RFP process.

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