Rental of Public Address Systems

The City of Pittsburgh is seeking bids from qualified firms for the rental of public address systems. The systems will be used for various events and press conferences throughout the city. The contract will be for a period of two years, with two one-year options to renew. The bidder must provide a qualified operator and ensure that all equipment is outdoor-weather proof. The city requires a small, medium, and large system configuration, each with specific requirements for amplification, microphones, speakers, and other equipment. The bidder must also provide a rate schedule for additional services. • The small system configuration must have amplification for an audience of 200-400 people, a minimum 6-channel mixing board, 6 microphones, 4 two-way speakers, and 2 monitor wedges. • The medium system configuration must have amplification for an audience of 1,000-1,500 people, a minimum 16-channel mixing board, 16 microphones, 4 three-way speakers or 4 two-way tops and 4 subs, and 5 stage monitors. • The large system configuration must have amplification for an audience of 2,000-12,000 people, a minimum 24-channel mixing board, 24 microphones, 6 three-way or four-way speaker stacks or 6 two-way tops and 6 subs, and 8 stage monitors. The city also requires that the bidder provide a certificate of insurance, comply with all federal, state, and local laws, and maintain accurate records of costs and expenses.