27534_May_26_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This document is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by Area Cooperative Educational Services (ACES) in New Haven, Connecticut, for the ACES ECA Design/Build Performing Audio and Stage Lighting Project, solicitation number 27534. The procurement seeks comprehensive design and build services for performing arts audio and stage lighting systems at the Educational Center for the Arts (ECA), with an open bidding period from January 20, 2025, at 7:00 AM EST to February 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. A vendor Q&A period is scheduled from January 21, 2025, to February 12, 2025, allowing potential bidders to seek clarifications. The solicitation is open to all vendors, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination.

The bid documents do not specify an estimated total value or explicit budget range, leaving vendors to develop their own cost proposals. Payment terms are designated as "Vendor Specified," indicating flexibility in financial arrangements. The solicitation package includes several supporting documents such as a legal notice, design-build agreement template, and cover page, suggesting a thorough procurement process. Contact for the bid is Todd Solli, ACES Assistant Director of Operations & Risk Management, located at 370 James Street, Suite 303, New Haven, CT. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and there are no apparent set-aside designations or specific restrictions on bidder qualifications. The design-build nature of the project implies that vendors will be evaluated based on their technical capabilities, design expertise, and proposed solutions for the performing arts audio and stage lighting systems.