Charter Controls to replace components of the custom-built hoist and motor

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the University of Washington to contract with Charter Controls to replace the obsolete components of the custom-built hoist and motor control system in the Kathryn Alvord Gerlich Theater. The University intends to award a sole source contract to Charter Controls, as they have the unique expertise and relationship with the original manufacturer, Stagecraft Industries, to successfully undertake this project and meet the tight timeline. The contract will cover the replacement of Siemens variable frequency drives, programmable logic controllers, operator interfaces, and other components, as well as onsite startup and programming. The estimated lead time is 8-12 weeks, and the quoted price is $164,310. The contract will be issued on or after March 29th, 2024, with a very limited window of July and August 2024 set aside to complete the system upgrade. The contract will cover the jurisdictions of King County and the City of Seattle.

In the absence of other qualified sources, the state intends to make a sole source award to Charter Controls. Interested parties are required to submit capability statements addressing specific state requirements within five working days of the announcement. The current system has experienced multiple failures, and the University is unable to find replacement parts, necessitating this upgrade to maintain the Kathryn Alvord Gerlich Theater's busy schedule and prevent any cancellations of rehearsals and performances. The new system will also allow for remote support and diagnostic analysis, which the current system does not support.