Audio/Visual Equipment Installers

Greenville County, South Carolina is seeking qualified firms to provide audio/visual equipment installation services for county facilities currently undergoing renovation and potential future facilities through Request for Proposal (RFP) #25090. The procurement aims to secure one or multiple vendors capable of comprehensive AV equipment installation across county facilities. Proposing firms must demonstrate expertise in AV system implementation, with evaluation criteria equally weighted across five key areas: responsiveness to RFP, company experience on similar projects, pricing, authorized equipment and staff experience, and references. Each evaluation criterion will be scored on a 0-5 point scale. The solicitation timeline includes a mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for April 23, 2025, at 2:30 pm, with proposals due by May 2, 2025, at 3:00 pm. The county anticipates awarding the contract on May 19, 2025, with contract negotiations occurring from May 19-30, 2025, and a notice to proceed to be issued on May 30, 2025.

The county encourages participation from small, disadvantaged, and minority businesses in this procurement opportunity. Contractors will be required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in general liability, $1,000,000 in automobile liability, and statutory worker's compensation insurance. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the county reserves the right to reject any proposals and make awards in the best interest of the county, with a focus on vendor integrity, reputation, experience, and past performance. The Sample Services Agreement indicates potential for contract extensions up to four annual renewals, suggesting a potentially long-term engagement. Vendors must also complete a Substitute Form W-9 and comply with South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act requirements. The procurement appears designed to create a flexible, multi-vendor approach to AV equipment installation that can adapt to the county's ongoing and future facility renovation needs.