Audio and Visual Equipment Installation and Repair Services

The Newark Board of Education is seeking a qualified contractor to provide design, installation, and repair services for audio‑visual (AV) equipment across all district schools, including auditoriums, broadcast/recording studios, and associated lighting systems. The contract is a two‑year, firm‑fixed‑percentage‑discount hourly‑rate agreement with no material markup; the District purchases all equipment through its approved vendors. Bidders must demonstrate prior experience on large‑scale auditorium upgrades, studio installations, and lighting projects, possess a NJ electrician’s license (or subcontractor), have access to a structural engineer, hold Dante Pro AV certification, and comply with New Jersey prevailing‑wage requirements. • Provide all‑inclusive hourly labor for AV installation and repair; materials are procured by the District. • Must submit CAD drawings, equipment lists, and three client‑reference forms for each required project type (auditorium, studio, lighting). • Required certifications include Dante Pro AV, NJ electrician license, prevailing‑wage compliance, and insurance (minimum $1 M CGL, workers’ comp, commercial auto, installation floater). • Technical support must be available 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Mon‑Fri, with free site visits scheduled within 3 business days upon request. • Contract includes liquidated‑damages provisions ($100/day per location) and a 10‑day termination‑for‑convenience clause with up to 90‑day transition support.