SPECIFICATIONS_FOR_COMMENCEMENT_AUDIO_2024.pdf

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Audio and Sound for NSU Spring Commencement 2024
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59186
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Norfolk City, Virginia

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This document contains the specifications for the audio and sound requirements for the Norfolk State University (NSU) Spring 2024 Commencement ceremony. The commencement will take place at the Dick Price Stadium on May 4, 2024, with load-in on May 2 and load-out on May 4. The contractor is required to provide a comprehensive line array system, microphone package, audio console, and other supporting equipment to cover the football field and upper bleachers. For the commencement at Echols Memorial Hall, the contractor must provide a similar audio setup, including line arrays, microphone package, audio console, and powered speakers to cover the upper portions of the hall. The contractor must also provide a front-of-house engineer, assistant engineer, delivery and pickup of equipment, and setup/teardown crew.

The document outlines the specific equipment requirements, including the number and type of line arrays, microphones, speakers, and audio console. It also specifies that the contractor must protect the track, astroturf, and facility during load-in and load-out. Interested bidders must schedule a site visit prior to submitting their bids and include the commencement sound site visit form with their proposal. The contract will be awarded for the Spring 2024 commencement, with no mention of renewal options.

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SPECIFICATIONS FOR COMMENCEMENT SOUND 2024

NSU’s Spring Commencement at Dick Price Stadium on May 4, 2024.

Load in to occur on Thursday, May 2 between the 9 am and 5 pm.

Load out to occur on Saturday, May 4 following the event. (TBD)

The Contractor shall provide the following equipment to include:

For the Spring Commencement in the NSU Price Football Stadium.

The contractor will supply a line array system to cover the football field with four-line arrays (from ground support). They will include a professional digital Allen Heath audio console or compatible and a comprehensive microphone package to include 4 wireless handheld mics and choral mics to equally pick up all 4 parts of a choir of sixty plus. The upper portions of the bleachers will be covered by the house system with a feed from the contractor’s system.

Contractor shall provide a patch to the house video engineer suitable for recording. Bidder will protect the track and with plywood for load in and out.

Contractor must protect the NEW astro turf on the football field to prevent damage to the turf.

Provide the following equipment to include:

1. NEXO line array (or comparable) on Genii Towers (2), front fills (2) for stage and (4) stage monitors

2. Microphone package - (6) channels of wireless and mic and choir mics (to cover equally altos, basses, sopranos, and tenors), CD player.

3. Mic stands (no tripods)

4. Loudspeaker, Powered - Extra Reinforcement for Ground and Mid-levels.

5. Delay speakers on stands to cover upper portions of the stadium from the 10-yard line to the

OPPOSITE end zone.

6. Front fill speakers for audience on floor

7. 4 stage monitors

8. Professional audio console

9. Patch to the house video engineer suitable for recording

· amplifiers and processors

· power distribution

10. Wired Feed to University Sound engineer to feed house system President’s box.

Please include in package:

11. Front of House Engineer

12. Assistant Engineer A

13. Delivery and Pickup of Equipment

14. Set-up/Tear-down Crew

NSU’s Spring Commencement in Echols Memorial Hall on May 4, 2024

Load in to occur on Thursday, May 2 between the 9 am and 5 pm.

Load out to occur on Saturday, May 4 following the event. (TBD)

Provide the following equipment to include:

1. NEXO line array (or comparable) on Genii Towers (2), front fills (2) for stage and (4) stage monitors

2. Microphone package - (6) channels of wireless and mic and choir mics (to cover equally altos, basses, sopranos and tenors), CD player

3. Mic stands (no tripods)

4. Loudspeaker, Powered - Extra Reinforcement for Ground and Mid levels.

5. Powered speakers on stands to cover upper portions of the Hall (4-6)

6. Front fill speakers for audience on floor

7. 4 stage monitors

8. Professional audio console

9. Patch to the house video engineer suitable for recording

· amplifiers and processors

· power distribution

Please include in package:

10. Front of House Engineer

11. Assistant Engineer A

12. Delivery and Pickup of Equipment

13. Set-up/Tear-down Crew

Vendor must provide COI

To tour Facility(s) prior to bidding or for more information contact:

Maris I. Rence

Technical Director, University Event Planning mirence@nsu.edu

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Please attach the commencement sound site visit form for confirmation in your bid

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