MARTIN BUILDING - HIGHLANDER THEATER SMOKE DETECTOR EQUIPMENT SUPPLY & INSTALLATION

The University of Central Missouri is soliciting bids for the supply and installation of smoke detector equipment in the Martin Building’s Highlander Theatre. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) requires contractors to provide all necessary materials, labor, and insurance coverage for the complete installation, adhering to detailed construction‑contract insurance requirements. Bids must be submitted electronically via the UCM eBid system by September 1, 2026. A mandatory pre‑bid meeting/site walk will occur on August 24, 2026 at the theatre location; attendance is the only opportunity to view the site. • Scope: Provide, install, test, and certify smoke detector systems for the Highlander Theatre. • Contract type: Fixed‑price bid for equipment supply plus installation services. • Mandatory pre‑bid site visit on 8/24/2026 (only viewing opportunity). • Submission deadline: 12:00 PM CT on 9/1/2026, electronic only. • Insurance: Extensive liability, workers’ compensation, builder’s risk, and special‑hazard coverage required; certificates due within 10 days of award. • Contact: Robert Walla (phone (660) 543‑4523). • No award date or project duration disclosed; contractors must be prepared for a short‑term installation schedule.