Auditorium Audio Updates

St. Joseph Public Schools is seeking bids for a comprehensive audio system upgrade for the high school auditorium, with the formal Invitation to Bid (ITB) scheduled for bid opening on May 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The procurement involves replacing the existing analog ULXP wireless microphone system with a new Shure SLX-D Digital Wireless system, which includes 6 dual-channel digital receivers, 8 handheld transmitters with Beta87a mic elements, and 12 body-pack transmitters with MX153 earset mics. Additional equipment includes antenna distribution, LEA Professional Power Amplifiers, and QSC Qsys Core audio and control system components. Bidders are required to submit two signed copies of the bid form and include a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid amount. The project is structured with four add-on sections to provide flexibility, and bidders must ensure their prices are F.O.B. St. Joseph, MI, with prices remaining firm for at least 90 days from the opening date. Interested vendors can contact Auditorium Director Marcus Roll at mroll@sjschools.org or 269-926-3221 for project-specific questions.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The successful bidder will be required to provide a 100% labor, material, and performance bond from a Michigan-licensed bonding company. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any bids and to award the contract to a bidder other than the lowest, which suggests a comprehensive evaluation beyond price. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the detailed equipment list and multiple system components indicate a substantial investment in audio infrastructure modernization. The project covers jurisdictions including Berrien County and South Haven City in Michigan, with the procurement managed by St. Joseph Public Schools. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and the procurement appears to be a complete system replacement rather than an incremental upgrade, suggesting potential significant investment in new audio technology for the high school auditorium.