Opportunity
Kern County PlanetBids #26024
Kern County Public Works Solicits QSC Q-SYS-Based AV System for Conference Room 5B
Posted
May 12, 2026
Respond By
May 27, 2026
Identifier
26024
NAICS
238210
The County of Kern Public Works Department is seeking bids for a comprehensive audiovisual and conferencing system installation in Conference Room 5B at their Public Services Building in Bakersfield, CA. - Government Buyer: - County of Kern Public Works Department, Public Services Building, 2700 M Street, Suite 500, Bakersfield, CA - OEMs and Vendors: - QSC (Q-SYS platform and components specified as basis of design) - Products/Services Requested: - Q-SYS Core Processor (QSC Core 8 Flex or equivalent) - Q-SYS Licenses (scaling and Dante) - Wall-mounted touchscreen controller - IP-to-relay/control interface - Beamforming ceiling microphones (2 units) - QSC network amplifier - Distributed ceiling speaker system (3 units) - Q-SYS NV-21 (6 units) and NV-32 (1 unit) video endpoints or equivalent - Q-SYS compatible PoE++ network switch - 98" commercial large format displays (2 units) with articulating wall mounts - Laser projector with WUXGA/4K enhancement and short throw lens - Fixed frame projection screen (~110") - Network PTZ cameras (4 units) - Electrical outlets at key AV locations - Lighting control (4 zone pairs) - 40RU AV equipment rack with seismic bracing - 48-port Cat6 patch panels (2 units) - Rack-mounted power conditioner - Services Requested: - Complete installation, configuration, programming, testing, commissioning, and end-user training for the AV system - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must be based on QSC Q-SYS platform or equivalent - Centralized presenter input and BYOD conferencing support - 5-year equipment warranty and 1-year labor warranty required - Contractor must hold valid C-10 license - Project completion required within 45 working days; $1,500/day liquidated damages for delays - Compliance with California public works regulations and prevailing wage
Description
This solicitation is for the complete installation of an audiovisual and conferencing system in Conference Room 5B located at 2700 M Street, Suite 500, Bakersfield, California. The work includes all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to complete the project. The project requires a C-10 contractor license and must be completed within 45 working days. Liquidated damages of $1,500 per day will be assessed for delays beyond the prescribed working days. Bids are to be submitted in paper format by 11am on May 27, 2026.