Renovation of an educational facility in Lawrence, Kansas. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

As of May 23,2024, this project has not yet been awarded. A timeline for award has not yet been established. The University of Kansas Lied Center is seeking to procure some high-performance audio equipment to enhance its live sound and broadcast capabilities. The following scope of work outlines the requirements for two mixing consoles, two I/O racks, and a network switch. The bid should cover installation, warranty/maintenance, and training. Equipment installation should be finished by the end of May. Question Deadline 04/05/2024 at 12:00 PM CT Questions requesting clarification of the Solicitation must be submitted through online Mixing Console: o High-Performance Digital Mixing Console: o Suitable for professional live sound and broadcast applications. o Multiple large, high-resolution touchscreen interfaces for intuitive control and navigation. o Horse-shoe-shaped encoder rings surrounding the touchscreen for tactile parameter adjustment. o Hybrid microphone preamplifiers combining analog warmth with digital precision. o Extensive connectivity options including analog, digital, and network interfaces. o Support for inputs expandable to 144 inputs with AES input/outputs. o Four lamp ports and two V-Lock type AC connections. o Built-in DSP Engine. o Cross-compatibility with all hardware and software within the same series. o Ability to load show files and record/playback audio via USB with a minimum of 4 USB ports. o Compatibility with Pro Tools via a firewire interface option. o Remote control capability via Ethernet with a remote computer. o Software available for pre-configuration on a separate computer and transfer via USB. o Advanced DSP processing capabilities for precise control over EQ, dynamics, and effects. o Ability to work on a DANTE network. I/O Racks: o Remote I/O Rack Unit (Stage Manager Patch): o Expansion of input and output connectivity for the digital mixing console. o Remote stage box functionality. o Dante networking support. o Redundant power supply options. o Remote control and monitoring capabilities. o Digital I/O Rack Unit (1 Stage Snake 32 channel): o Expansion of input and output options for the audio system. o 32 inputs and 16 outputs in a 5U rack mountable enclosure. o Dante networking support. o Redundant power supply options. o Remote control and monitoring capabilities. o Compact Digital I/O Rack Unit (2 Stage Snake 16 channel): o Flexible input and output connectivity. o 16 inputs and 8 outputs. o Compact 3U rack-mountable design. o Dante networking support. o Redundant power supply options. o Remote control and monitoring capabilities. o Network Switch: o Specifically designed for Dante audio networking applications. o 16 ports for connecting Dante-enabled devices. o Managed switch functionality. o Fiber optic ports for long-distance audio distribution. o Redundant power supply options. o Remote management capabilities. Conclusion: This scope of work outlines the detailed requirements for the procurement of audio equipment for The University of Kansas. All equipment must meet the specified criteria to ensure compatibility, functionality, and reliability in professional live sound and broadcast applications.