REBID Forcina Hall Audio/Visual Systems Project

The College of New Jersey is procuring a comprehensive audio‑visual systems overhaul for Forcina Hall. The contract is a single‑lump‑sum award covering design, supply, installation, programming, testing, commissioning, warranties, and a one‑year maintenance bond. Work is phased across multiple floors and building areas, with coordination required with the general contractor and electrical contractor, and compliance with prevailing‑wage, bonding, and licensing requirements. Four vendors were identified as successful bidders, sharing the multi‑million‑dollar scope. • Scope includes displays, projectors, cameras, audio DSPs, speakers, collaboration appliances, control hardware, networking, power distribution, and custom furniture for 23 distinct space types plus common areas. • Contract value totals approximately $6.9 M, with a 10 % bid guarantee, 100 % performance/payment bond, and 100 % maintenance bond. • Project schedule runs from notice to proceed (Mar 2025) through phased installations (May 2025 – Sep 2026) and final close‑out by Oct 2026, with liquidated damages for late substantial completion.