Oean_Center_Re-Imagined.pdf

This is a project description document for the County of Volusia, Florida, regarding rigging services for the Ocean Center convention center and arena facilities. The County seeks a qualified rigging contractor to serve as the exclusive provider of rigging services, equipment, and personnel for all events requiring overhead rigging systems. The Convention Center comprises 93,028 square feet with 32-foot ceiling heights and a maximum load-bearing capacity of 3,500 pounds per load point, accommodating approximately 50 events annually. The Arena features a 7,010-seat capacity with a 172.5-foot by 250-foot playing surface, 45-foot ceiling heights, and a permanent structure rigging grid with specified beam configurations, supporting approximately 60 events per year. The County provides equipment support including two forklifts, two electric scissor lifts, and one electric boom lift with 60-foot working height capability.

The scope of services encompasses motor and chain hoist services, truss system design and installation, rigging hardware supply including shackles and cables, lighting and audio rigging, and scenic rigging. In the case of a buyout arrangement, the contractor must provide an on-site certified rigging supervisor to oversee third-party rigging companies during installation and removal at a pre-determined hourly rate paid by the client. Detailed load limits and beam specifications are provided in PDF and DWG file formats attached to the solicitation documents.