Sound System Upgrade - Ramsey Center

This state and local contract opportunity is for the upgrade of the sound system at the Ramsey Center located in North Carolina. The state of North Carolina is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide and install a new sound system for the facility. The project overview indicates that the scope of work includes a complete replacement of the existing sound system, including speakers, amplifiers, and related equipment. Respondents must submit proposals by the due date of October 24, 2024. A mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held on June 30, 2023 for all interested bidders. The contract term is for 3 years with two 1-year renewal options. The procurement requires firm, fixed pricing for all equipment and labor, and the total estimated project budget is $450,000.

The procurement documents do not indicate any set-aside requirements or designations. The current sound system is over 15 years old and in need of replacement, but there is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or contractors. The funding for this project will come from the Ramsey Center's annual facilities maintenance budget. The procurement also includes architectural and structural drawings, as well as details on the existing sound system components and the proposed system upgrades, such as the need to expand from 4 zones to 16 zones and replace the existing 104 speakers.