About Municipal Lighting Consultants
If we can’t deliver measurable value, we respectfully won’t engage.
The LED lighting industry has experienced significant consolidation and volatility over the past decade. Hundreds of manufacturers have entered and exited the market, products are frequently discontinued, and warranties often depend on companies that may not exist in five years. MLC protects clients from this risk by writing independent, future-proof specifications that evaluate manufacturer stability, lifecycle cost, serviceability, and regulatory compliance.
Our Goal
Lighting projects that deliver measurable savings and remain reliable for the life of the building. It isn’t about selling products or doing installations, it’s about helping communities get it right from the start
Our Role
We help municipalities before bids are issued, when expectations are being set, requirements are being written, and the long-term outcome of a project is really decided. Modern LED lighting isn’t just a bulb swap anymore. It comes with new terminology, new variables, and new risks if it isn’t specified correctly. Our role is to help navigate that complexity and bring clarity, independence, and confidence to the process.
About Municipal Lighting Consultants
Our Mission
To help municipalities reduce risk and improve outcomes by providing independent, expert guidance in the development of clear, defensible lighting RFPs and RFQs before the competitive bidding process begins.
Expert Consultant - Eric M. Hansel, MIES
With a long career in commercial lighting that has spanned all facets of the lighting industry, Eric brings his vast knowledge as a Member Illuminating Engineering Society.
Working exclusively on the front end of procurement, we partner with municipalities to develop clear scopes, well-structured RFPs and RFQs, and evaluation criteria that align with both project goals and public purchasing requirements.