Public Address System

Bangor, MaineMaine, USADue Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Client: Bangor, Maine
RFP Number: EQU-20113
Posted: 10/2/2026
Category: Computer Supplies, Accessories and other Equipments
Budget: Looking for Proposal
NAICS: —
Set-aside: —
Contact: —

Description

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The City of Bangor requests bids for the replacement of the public address system at the Bangor International Airport. The project scope includes the design, procurement, installation, programming, commissioning, and training for a fully digital networked Valcom IP6000 Site Manager Intercom IP Paging System, along with associated speakers, CAT 6 cabling, control equipment, and integration with an Avaya IP office PBX. Onshore, USA-based organizations are eligible to bid. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit takes place on October 13, 2026, at 8:00 AM. Written questions must be submitted by October 20, 2026, with questions due at 3:00 PM per Table 1 and 4:30 PM per Section IV. Electronic or enveloped submissions containing the Bid Form, qualifications, experience, project plan, schedule, and requested materials must be received by November 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Evaluation and award recommendations will rely on the lowest price meeting the technical compliance, experience, qualifications, project plan, and schedule criteria. Construction completion is scheduled for March 31, 2027, at 4:30 PM.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from P27-30-RFB-Public-Address-System---BGR.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

The City of Bangor requests bids for the replacement of the Public Address System at the Bangor International Airport. The project encompasses design, procurement, installation of hardware, programming, commissioning, and training. Bids are open to onshore USA organizations.

Issued by: City of Bangor
Post Date: Oct. 1, 2026
Prebid Meeting and Site Visit (mandatory): October 13, 2026 8:00 AM
Questions Due: October 20, 2026 3:00 PM
Final Addendum: October 28, 2026 4:30 PM
Submission Due: November 4, 2026 2:00 PM
Bid Opening: November 4, 2026 2:00 PM
Bid Hold/Award: before February 2, 2027 4:30 PM
Construction Completion: March 31, 2027 4:30 PM
How to submit: Electronic via email, hand delivery, US Post Office, or delivery service
Submission details: Email to [email protected], hand deliver to Customer Service, or mail to Purchasing Department, 73 Harlow Street, Bangor, ME 04401. Subject line or envelope marked P27-30: Public Address System-BGR.
Contract term: Work completion by March 31, 2027
Place of performance: Bangor International Airport (BGR), 287 Godfrey Blvd, Bangor, ME 04401
Insurance and bonding: Worker's Compensation: Statutory; Employer's Liability: $500,000 each accident / $500,000 disease policy limit / $500,000 disease each employee; Comprehensive Auto Liability: $1,000,000 combined single limit; Commercial General Liability: $1,000,000 combined single limit / $2,000,000 aggregate; Professional Liability: $1,000,000 combined single limit / $2,000,000 aggregate.

How proposals are evaluated

Price (ranked lowest to highest)
Proposed solution meets specification
Vendor experienced and qualification for the install

Scope of work

Design, procurement, and installation of a new digital PA system based on Valcom IP6000 Site Manager
Installation of localized control equipment in designated Telecom Rooms
Integration with Avaya IP office PBX via SIP for live page inputs
Installation of at least 250 speakers including in-ceiling, pendant mount, and outdoor speakers
Provision of UPS power supply for head end equipment
Wiring using Red CAT 6 plenum cable or approved alternate and compatible patch panels
Initial programming for live page zones, automated announcements, SIP integration, and system settings
System commissioning, training, and documentation including redline markups and user manuals

Minimum qualifications

Onshore (USA Organization Only)
Obtain Airport-issued security identification credentials for unescorted access in regulated areas
Designate an Authorized Signatory to serve as primary liaison with the BGR Security Office

Documents to include with the bid

Completed Bid Form (page 8)
Product details on system head end
Product details on SIP integration method
Product details on speakers
Product details on battery backup
Product details on manufacturer warranty
Product details on installation warranty
Qualifications & Experience (not to exceed 5 pages)
At least 3 customer references including contact information
Statement regarding domestic violence policy

Source and verification

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