Renovation of a mixed-use development in Little Compton, Rhode Island. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

The Little Compton School Department is seeking proposals for the upgrade of Wilbur & McMahon Schools Gymnatorium audio and visual (A/V) and lighting systems. Our goal is to upgrade and enhance the overall viewing and listening experience for our students, faculty, and community members who utilize the space for various events and activities, as well as simplify the day to day operation of its various systems. The gymnatorium is an integral part of our town and school, and is used for a wide range of purposes including school assemblies, theater productions, presentations, graduations, sporting events, chorus and band concerts, movies, and other special events. Town functions include public meetings and events, and the space is available for the general public to request use of as well. Therefore, it is essential that the A/V and lighting systems meet the needs of all users and provide a high-quality, yet simple, end-user experience. We are seeking proposals from qualified contractors to upgrade/replace the current audio, video, lighting, and theater systems in our gymnatorium, as well as provide a control solution to facilitate ease of use. The selected contractor will be responsible for the design, sourcing, installation, and testing of the new system, as well as integration into existing systems where appropriate. We look forward to reviewing proposals from companies that have a proven track record in A/V and lighting installation and have the expertise to deliver a successful project. If your company has the skills and experience to meet our needs, we encourage you to submit a proposal. Unauthorized contact regarding this RFP with employees or officials of the Little Compton School Department other than the point of contract named below may result in disqualification from this procurement process. Interested parties must direct all communication regarding this RFP to the IT Director, who is the only official point of contact for this RFP. All communications not part of the final bid submission should be sent via email only and contain the following at the start of the subject line: [Gymnatorium RFP] Jonathan Gabriel Director of Information Technology jgabriel@lcsd.k12.ri.us The project requires the installation of new and/or additional overhead rigging, theatrical lighting, updated audio infrastructure, a microphone system, a projector and motorized screen, and stage curtains for the hybrid gym/auditorium located at Wilbur & McMahon Schools. All equipment and materials shall be new, not used or refurbished. The successful bidder shall provide a complete, turnkey project installation, which includes all necessary equipment, materials, labor and freight. The bid shall include on-site training plus additional remote support for 1 year. The bid shall also include a warranty that consists of full parts and labor coverage for a minimum of 1 year. The bidder is highly encouraged to attend a pre-big conference to verify the existing conditions and conduct any field measurements and inspections deemed necessary. Power shall be obtained by utilizing existing wiring, where applicable, or by installation of appropriate power by a licensed electrician. The successful bidder shall also provide the initial system design and programming, which shall be coordinated with the district IT Department. It is the intention of the Little Compton School Department to award all areas included in the bid specification, however, the district reserves the right to award only the areas to which funding is available. The bid packet must include a list of all the proposed equipment outlined in the equipment specifications below.