Football Scoreboard Replacement at City of New Carrollton (MD) Beckett Field (REPOST)

The City of New Carrollton, Maryland is requesting quotes for furnishing, installation, and commissioning of a new outdoor football scoreboard at Beckett Field (8511 Legation Road), with responses due July 29, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

The scope includes removal of the existing non-functional scoreboard and replacement with a modern LED-based system displaying home and guest scores, game clock, quarter indicator, down indicator, yards to go, and ball on indicator. The system must be weather-resistant and daylight-readable, with wireless or hardwired control console featuring a user-friendly interface. Deliverables include shop drawings, product specifications, installation schedule, operation and maintenance manuals, warranty documentation, and as-built drawings. Contractors must demonstrate experience with similar athletic scoreboard installation projects, maintain current Maryland licensure and insurance, and provide references for at least three comparable projects.

Pricing is requested for five line items: LED scoreboard, scoreboard structure, installation, freight, and electrical work. Completion is required within 60 to 90 days from Notice to Proceed. Responses must be valid for a minimum of 120 days from the due date.

Insurance requirements are comprehensive and substantial: commercial general liability with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate; commercial automobile; workers' compensation; employer's liability; $5 million umbrella excess liability; professional liability with errors and omissions coverage of $1 million per occurrence; builder's risk coverage equal to the contract sum; pollution liability; marine liability; environmental insurance; cyber insurance; and installation floater insurance. All policies must be from Maryland-licensed companies with A or better ratings and must name the City Council of the City of New Carrollton as an additional insured.

The contractor must obtain all necessary permits, comply with the National Electrical Code and local building codes, and provide a minimum five-year warranty on parts and display components. A pre-bid site visit is strongly encouraged.