Niagara Falls Illumination Board Shines Spotlight on Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls, Ontario (ots/PRNewswire) -

Board Issues RFQ to Examine Enhanced Lighting of the Falls

As part of its ongoing role to support the destination and promote
increased visitation to the region, the Niagara Falls Illumination
Board has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), to investigate
new lighting technology and capabilities to improve the overall
illumination of both the Canadian Horseshoe and American Falls.

Currently, both Falls are lit using Xenon light technology. As it
undertakes this process, the Board would like to assess what new
technologies could be used to enhance or upgrade the existing
lighting systems now in place, as well as the potential for
improvements in energy efficiency. It has been almost 20 years since
the Illumination Board made a major investment in lighting
technology. The recent success of events such as the Wallenda Walk,
Red Bull Crashed Ice, the Nelson Mandela tribute and the Illumination
of the Falls in celebration of the Royal Birth, have shown the
tremendous potential increased lighting can provide in showcasing
Niagara to visitors from throughout the world.

"The Illumination Board is proud of the role we have played in the
tourism industry and of the efforts we have made in creating a
lasting impression of Niagara Falls for our visitors," stated Jim
Diodati, Mayor of the City of Niagara Falls, Ontario and Chair of the
Illumination Board. "By undertaking this RFQ, we hope to learn more
about what can be done to further shine a positive light on Niagara
for all our visitors, so they can truly appreciate the beauty and
majesty that is Niagara Falls at night."

This RFQ has been developed to assist the Niagara Falls
Illumination Board in identifying experienced, capable and qualified
lighting firms to provide information on how the lighting of both the
Canadian Horseshoe and American Falls can be improved or enhanced.
Based on the submissions received, firms must demonstrate expertise
in the lighting selection design, construction technology and
successful implementation of similar projects in other jurisdictions.
This RFQ will also be used to pre-qualify firms for any subsequent
RFP that may be issued with respect to the enhancement of the
illumination of both the Canadian and American Falls. Those
interested in participating in the Request for Qualifications
process, can obtain more information and register via the MERX
procurement database at: http://www.merx.com/niagaraparks.

Established in 1925, The Niagara Falls Illumination Board is made
up of representatives from the City of Niagara Falls Ontario, the
City of Niagara Falls, New York, Ontario Power Generation Inc., The
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
and The Niagara Parks Commission. It is the Illumination Board's
responsibility and mandate to finance and maintain the nightly
illumination of both the Horseshoe and American Falls.

Image with caption: "The Niagara Falls Illumination Board has
issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), to investigate new
lighting technology and capabilities to improve the illumination of
both the Canadian Horseshoe and American Falls. Established in 1925,
the Board is responsible to finance and maintain the nightly
illumination of the Falls. (CNW Group/The Niagara Parks Commission)".
Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/2014102
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For further information:
Tony Baldinelli, Manager, Communications and Stakeholder Relations
The Niagara Parks Commission
Tel: +1-(905)-353-5408 tbaldinelli@niagaraparks.com

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