Theatre Curtains and Installation

Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) is seeking bids for a comprehensive theatre curtain procurement and installation project through a Request for Bid (RFB) numbered AUM-2023-0000055. The solicitation requires a qualified supplier to manufacture and install twelve unlined black velour curtains specifically sized at 15' wide x 14' tall, with precise technical specifications including inherently flame-retardant fabric, box pleats, grommets with bitsnaps, and compatibility with existing T-track carriers on an I-beam style curtain track. Bidders must provide a complete solution covering materials, production, labor, and installation, with all proposed costs required to remain firm for a minimum of 60 days from the bid opening. The bid was issued on December 8, 2022, with proposals due by 3:00 PM CST on January 6, 2023, and a tentative notice of award scheduled for January 16, 2023. Key qualifications include comprehensive insurance coverage, specifically $1,000,000 in commercial general liability, workers' compensation, and commercial auto liability, with all insurers being licensed in Alabama and maintaining a minimum A.M. Best Rating of A-, size VII.

The procurement emphasizes commitment to Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business (SB & SDB) suppliers, indicating potential set-aside or preference considerations for these enterprise types. Bidders must comply with Alabama state requirements, including sales tax registration, E-Verify compliance, and immigration law adherence. The university will be tax-exempt and will require the successful vendor to remove and legally dispose of existing curtains as part of the project scope. Payment terms are structured as net 30, with no deposit required, and funds will be disbursed after satisfactory service completion. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the procurement covers a complete project including pre-production measuring, materials, manufacturing, installation services, labor, equipment rental, and clean-up. The primary contact for this bid is Laura Gray, who can be reached at LSG0008@auburn.edu or +1 334-244-3130, and AUM reserves the right to award the contract in whole or in part.