Crown Coliseum Motorized Telescoping Seating System

Cumberland County, North Carolina is requesting bids on demolition, purchase, engineering, and turnkey installation of a motorized, multi-tiered telescoping seating system for Crown Coliseum under IFB, with bids due October 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST. Bidding is restricted to three pre-approved Tier-1 manufacturers: Hussey Seating Company (Quattro or Metro Series), Irwin Seating Company (Integra or Prestige Series), or Interkal LLC (Odyssey, Aura, or Vision Series); alternative manufacturers require formal written approval by the October 15 questions deadline.

The scope encompasses complete demolition and disassembly of five existing lower-bowl telescoping bleacher sections, purchase and installation of a motorized multi-tiered system with individual upholstered folding chairs, turnkey engineering, electrical integration, and commissioning. The system must comply with IBC, NFPA 102, and North Carolina building codes, with design and installation certified by a licensed North Carolina Professional Engineer. Bidders must provide three references for similar projects, preliminary schematic layouts, certified net seating yield guarantees, sightline engineering profiles, and base price guarantees for all standard manufacturer color options without upcharges. The vendor assumes 100% financial liability for any floor damage caused by demolition or installation and must remediate at sole vendor expense.

Contract performance follows specific milestones: engineering submission within 21 days of award, manufacturing within 90 days, demolition and site prep within 7 days, mechanical assembly within 14 days, and commissioning within 7 days of assembly completion. All pricing is all-inclusive with shipping, excluding sales tax. The warranty covers 10 years structural integrity, 3 years electrical and motorization, and 5 years seating components—all non-prorated and provided at no additional cost. Payment terms are net 30 calendar days. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled October 13, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. at the loading dock. Questions are due October 15, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EST.