Description
The Friends of the Historic Playhouse Theatre in Randolph, VT are seeking a qualified electrical engineering firm to develop a complete, coordinated, permit‑ready and bid‑ready electrical design package for the historic theater. The scope includes on‑site investigation, utility coordination, full power and distribution design, LED lighting and control systems, overhead fan power, general power, life‑safety and communications systems, and provisions for future expansion. Deliverables range from existing‑condition assessments through construction‑ready drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and optional construction‑phase services. The project is funded through a VT Community Development Program block grant and must comply with state and applicable codes. Proposals are due 10 Oct 2026; the consultant is expected to begin work shortly after award and complete design documents by mid‑December 2026.
• On‑site field investigation of existing electrical systems
• Design of new 120/240 V service (≈400 A) and distribution panels
• Full LED lighting design for theater, lobby, exterior, and emergency lighting with controls
• Power design for overhead fans, HVAC, concession equipment, and specialty systems
• Life‑safety, fire‑alarm, and telecommunications integration
• Future‑expansion provisions (second screen, additional equipment)
• Deliverables: condition report, one‑line diagrams, panel schedules, lighting‑fixture schedules, construction drawings, specifications, cost estimate, utility coordination documentation
• Required qualifications: Vermont PE registration, experience with historic theater renovations, ability to produce sealed documents