RFP_4149GM_-_Sound_System_Supply_and_Installation_Services_-_NOTICE_OF_AWARD.pdf

This is a Notice of Award issued by the School Board of Marion County, Florida, Purchasing Department for RFP #4149GM, Sound System Supply and Installation Services. The District sought a qualified firm to provide design, installation, and supply of sound systems for various facilities including gymnasiums, cafeterias, auditoriums, and athletic fields. The successful vendor was required to demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience in designing, installing, and supplying equipment for similar projects, along with manufacturer authorizations for district-approved equipment and documented capability to provide warranty and repair services. Sealed proposals were required to be submitted no later than 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 2, 2025, to the Purchasing Department at 2091 NE 35th Street, Ocala, Florida 34479. Electronic submissions were not accepted. The School Board approved the bid and awarded the contract to Church Interiors Audio & Video, Inc. of Winston Salem, North Carolina on November 11, 2025.

The Notice of Award serves as formal notification of contract award and indicates that the awarded vendor must provide an updated Certificate of Insurance stipulating required coverages to the Purchasing Department. If onsite services are provided, all contractual personnel must comply with the Jessica Lunsford Act and meet all Florida Statute background screening requirements. The document references that tabulation results for the bid may be viewed at www.MyVendorLink.com, where awarded vendors and items are indicated. No specific contract term duration or renewal options are detailed in this award notice.