Lakewood Cultural Center Speaker System Equipment & Installation Services

The City of Lakewood, Colorado is seeking proposals for a comprehensive speaker system equipment and installation services project at the Lakewood Cultural Center through RFP 6274. The procurement involves replacing an existing passive point-source speaker installation in a 320-seat fixed proscenium theater that hosts over 200 performances annually. Specific deliverables include furnishing and installing new audio equipment, primarily L' Acoustics speakers, including KARA IIi line array speakers, X12i box fill speakers, A15 Wide balcony center fill speakers, and X4i front fill speakers. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (RMEPS) by May 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM MT, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for April 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM MT in the center's main lobby. The city will evaluate proposals based on responsiveness, demonstrated ability, schedule compliance, cost, and acceptance of contract terms. The project is specifically timed during the center's closure between June 30, 2025, and August 21, 2025, with an anticipated contract award around May 15, 2025. Bidders are required to provide detailed pricing for equipment, labor, mounting hardware, cabling, installation, and programming, along with comprehensive documentation including shop drawings and manufacturer data sheets.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. The project requires integration with existing infrastructure, including four Powersoft Quattrocanali and one Powersoft Duocanali amplifiers, an Allen & Heath Avantis, Allen & Heath AHM64 System Processor, and a 96k Dante network with managed switches located in the amplifier room and control booth. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive equipment list and installation requirements suggest a significant investment in professional-grade audio system enhancement. The procurement focuses on technical compatibility, with a preference for L' Acoustics equipment as the basis of design. Respondents must demonstrate the ability to seamlessly integrate new speaker systems into the existing Dante network while retaining equipment from a 2021 project. The city appears to prioritize technical expertise, system performance, and precise installation capabilities over specific vendor or enterprise classifications.