BID 26-46 Fleetwood Jourdain Center Sound & Lighting System Improvements

The City of Evanston is seeking a qualified contractor to design, supply, and install a new sound and stage lighting system at the Fleetwood‑Jourdain Community Center. The scope includes full equipment procurement, control system integration, cabling, programming, testing, and commissioning, with optional alternatives for a gymnasium sound system and an RF‑based assistive listening system. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and a bid bond of 5 % of the contract amount is required. • Location: 1655 Foster St, Evanston, IL (Fleetwood‑Jourdain Community Center) • Scope: Complete audio‑visual system installation, controls, wiring, programming, testing, and optional gymnasium & assistive‑listening upgrades • Pre‑bid: Non‑mandatory hybrid meeting on Oct 1, 2026 (site & virtual) • Submission deadline: Oct 27, 2026 2:00 PM local time; bids submitted electronically via DemandStar • Bid bond: 5 % of contract amount • No blueprints attached; all specifications provided in the PDF bid document.