This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Providence, Rhode Island. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Rhode Island Convention Center Authority (the "Authority"), is a public corporation of the State of Rhode Island, which, among other things, operates The Vets (formerly known as the Veterans Memorial Auditorium). The Vets is an auditorium located at One Avenue of the Arts in Providence, Rhode Island. The Authority is requesting proposals for the procurement of Audio equipment to update our existing system. This RFP is for the procurement of specific audio equipment as outlined in the Pricing Sheet below to update our existing system. Items included are Meyer Sound Leopards, D&B monitors as well as a Yamaha Rivage Mixing Console. This RFP is to purchase the listed equipment and have it shipped directly to The VETS loading dock at 83 Park Street, Providence, RI, 02903. The VETS staff and crew will handle the installation and programing. No installation or programming should be part of your proposal. Please submit one original and 1 copy of your proposal containing (i) the information required in the Submission Requirements section below, and (ii) the accompanying Pricing Sheet signed by a person legally authorized to bind the Proposer to a contract. Proposals shall be delivered in a sealed envelope or package marked on the outside "Audio Equipment". The proposals are to be delivered to the following location: Daniel P. McConaghy, Executive Director Rhode Island Convention Center Authority Administrative Offices - AMP One LaSalle Square Providence, RI 02903 The Authority accepts no financial responsibility for any costs incurred by a Proposer in responding to this RFP. The proposals submitted in response to this RFP become the property of the Authority and may be used by the Authority in any way it deems appropriate. Question Deadline 03/05/2025. Any inquiries regarding this RFP must be submitted by email by March 5, 2025, to the attention of Daniel Schwartz, General Manager at dschwartz@pfmcorp.com. Questions and answers will be posted as an addendum to this RFP online. Question Responses Posted 03/11/25 Right to Reject Any and All Proposals: Whenever the Authority deems it to be in the Authority's best interest, the Authority reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel this RFP, to reject any and all proposals, to waive minor irregularities or informalities in a proposal; to re-solicit; and to proceed in a manner other than awarding a contract under this RFP. The Authority will not waive, however, the requirement that qualifications and proposals be received by the Authority prior to the deadline for submission.