EL High School Audio Visual Upgrades - Auditorium and Gym

East Lansing Public Schools is requesting bids on multimedia system installations for large-venue audio-visual upgrades at East Lansing High School's auditorium and gymnasium under RFB, with sealed bids due October 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at the school's main office conference room. All work must comply with Michigan Prevailing Wage requirements.

The scope spans two configurations. The auditorium installation includes a powered rollup projection screen, four multimedia input locations with AV over IP encoders, six wireless voice amplification systems with lavalier microphones, an additional Shure wireless system, three speakers, one subwoofer, an audio mixer with Dante interface, an amplification and DSP system leveraging an existing Q-SYS Core 24f, and two touch screen controllers. The gymnasium configuration includes two wireless voice amplification systems, varying speaker models (six and four units), one subwoofer, and an amplification system utilizing an existing Q-SYS Core 110f. Acceptable manufacturers for major audio components are SENNHEISER, SHURE, DANLEY, ALLEN & HEATH, and QSC. System commissioning by manufacturer-certified representatives, comprehensive documentation, and training for up to four Owner-designated administrators are required. An allowance of $10,000 is included for Owner-directed infrastructure upgrades.

Substantial completion is targeted for February 28, 2026, with final project close-out by March 31, 2026. Bid security of 5% of the total bid amount (certified check or bid bond) is required with each bid. Performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract amount and comprehensive insurance (workers' compensation, general liability minimum $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, and automobile liability) are mandatory. The contractor bears all labor, materials, equipment, applicable taxes, and services.

Questions are due September 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. An Intent to Bid form must be submitted by September 29, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Optional alternates with cost reductions or performance enhancements are encouraged and must be clearly identified. Manufacturer standard warranties and optional three-year labor warranty extensions are available.