Proposal request for installation of audio and visual equipment MCI Norfolk CSD Auditorium

The Massachusetts Department of Corrections is soliciting proposals for the installation of comprehensive audio and visual equipment at the MCI Norfolk Correctional Institution's auditorium, located at 2 Clark Street, Norfolk, Massachusetts. The proposal request was posted on March 10, 2026, with a submission deadline of March 27, 2026. The procurement encompasses a complete audiovisual system installation designed to support diverse events including lectures and performances. The audio component includes a minimum four-channel passive array speaker system with vendor-assessed bass speakers, wireless microphone systems (minimum four handhelds and two lavaliers from Shure or Sennheiser), a 16-channel analog mixer with 4-band EQ and built-in effects, amplifiers, a dB limiter, a power conditioner with sequenced on/off protocol, and a lockable rack with power ventilation and double cam locks for security. The visual component encompasses a high-lumen projector (minimum 10,000 lumens), a 4K Blu-ray player supporting DVDs and CDs, upgrades to existing stage-mounted televisions with articulating mounts, four additional televisions for side walls, an HDMI switching system, a standalone presentation computer with monitor and wireless peripherals housed in a separate lockable rack, stage monitors, and assessment of the existing ceiling-mounted projector screen for potential upgrade. Vendors must conduct site-specific assessments to determine the quantity of bass speakers and amplifiers, projector mounting methodology, projector screen upgrade necessity, and the number of stage monitors required. The system design emphasizes analog end-user interfaces with highly adjustable controls, supported by digital components rather than replacing manual controls. Interested bidders should contact Kurtis Li at 774-737-6755 for additional information, and all work must comply with Massachusetts prevailing wage requirements as detailed in wage schedule Request Number 20260225192211, issued February 26, 2026.

The procurement documents do not specify particular set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, though all contractors and subcontractors must comply with Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards prevailing wage rates applicable to the project. All contractors, employees, and subcontractors are required to complete security clearance processes and acknowledge compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003 through the MA DOC Clearance Form, which authorizes background investigations including checks with past employers, law enforcement agencies, and the FBI. Contractors must comply with visitor dress code policies and maintain familiarity with facility security protocols. Weekly payroll reports containing employee names, addresses, occupational classifications, hours worked, and wages paid must be submitted directly to the awarding authority, with records maintained for three years. Apprentices must be registered with the Massachusetts Division of Apprentice Standards and carry apprentice identification cards during work hours, or they must be compensated at journeyworker rates. The procurement documents provided do not disclose specific budget allocations, award values, or current incumbent vendors; interested parties should direct inquiries regarding funding, contract duration, renewal options, and pricing terms directly to Kurtis Li at 774-737-6755.