Audio/Video System Upgrade Project Fire Training Center / Emergency Operations Center RE-BID

The City of Chico is seeking a qualified, licensed audiovisual (A/V) contractor to execute a full, turnkey upgrade of the audio‑visual system at its Fire Training Center/Emergency Operations Center. The scope includes design, supply, installation, integration, testing, commissioning, and training for a new AV system comprising structured CAT6A cabling, three 98‑100‑inch 4K LED displays, a complete professional‑grade audio system, a Crestron/Extron/AMX control platform, and all associated mounting, power, and networking infrastructure. The contractor must hold a California C‑7 low‑voltage license (C‑10 for any line‑voltage work), provide all permits, insurance, performance and labor bonds, and comply with prevailing‑wage, Davis‑Bacon, and federal grant (FEMA/Cal OES) requirements. The contract is a lump‑sum award, 120 days in duration, with a bid opening on Oct 20 2026 and an optional pre‑bid conference on Oct 12 2026. • Turnkey AV system upgrade for Fire Training Center/EOC • Provide design, supply, install, integrate, test, commission, and train • Required licenses: CA C‑7 (minimum), C‑10 for line‑voltage work • Must meet FEMA/Emergency Operations Center grant compliance (prevailing‑wage, Davis‑Bacon, Buy‑America) • Structured CAT6A cabling (~70 drops), three 4K LED displays, professional audio DSP, speakers, microphones, Crestron/Extron/AMX control system • Contract term: 120 days from Notice to Proceed; lump‑sum pricing only • Bid submission deadline: Oct 20 2026 1:00 PM (sealed bids, UPS/FedEx/hand‑delivery) • Optional pre‑bid conference/site visit: Oct 12 2026 (10:00 AM) • Questions due: Oct 15 2026 1:00 PM