New York State Contract Reporter #IFB-MSS7-27-002

Cornell University Rice Hall AV Equipment and Control Systems Procurement

Cornell University is undertaking a major renovation of Rice Hall and is seeking bids for a comprehensive suite of integrated audiovisual (AV) equipment and control systems. - Government Buyer: - Cornell University Procurement Services, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Ithaca, NY - OEMs and Vendors (highlighted): - Samsung (flat panel displays) - Chief (mounts, in-wall boxes, extension poles) - Logitech (PTZ cameras, touch controllers) - Vaddio (camera enclosures, mounts) - Atlona (switchers, extenders) - Apple (adapters) - Magewell (HDMI adapters, output cards) - QSC (speakers, amplifiers) - Biamp (DSPs) - Shure (microphones, wireless systems, antennas, chargers) - Listen (assistive listening) - Audinate (audio converters) - Crestron (AV over IP encoders, control panels, processors, switchers) - Extron (AV bridges, cable cubbies) - Middle Atlantic (equipment racks, rack accessories) - Dell (monitors) - Epson (projectors, lenses) - DaLite (projection screens) - FSR (storage boxes) - Wolfvision (document cameras) - HP Aruba (network switches) - Panasonic (PTZ cameras, tracking licenses) - Miller's Millworks (lectern) - Liberty (security clamps) - Products/Services Requested: - AV hardware for digital signage, conference rooms, teaching labs, seminar rooms - Flat panel displays (24", 55", 75", 85") - PTZ cameras (Logitech, Panasonic), camera mounts and enclosures - AV network switches (HP Aruba, 8-port, 48-port) - Control systems (Crestron processors, touch panels, switchers) - Projectors (Epson, 13,000 lumen laser), projection screens (DaLite, 119-inch) - Speakers and amplifiers (QSC, Biamp) - Microphones (Shure, gooseneck, ceiling arrays, wireless) - Assistive listening devices (Listen IR emitters) - Audio converters (Audinate Dante) - Document cameras (Wolfvision) - Equipment racks and accessories (Middle Atlantic) - Miscellaneous AV accessories (mounts, adapters, cables, cubbies) - AV programming and integration services - Notable Requirements: - Installation and integration with existing IT and electrical infrastructure - Coordination with general and electrical contractors - Compliance with university insurance, warranty, and licensing policies - Adherence to prevailing wage and labor laws - Emphasis on supplier experience in higher education, technical compliance, and customer service - All components delivered FOB Cornell University - Complete, working systems required; review of all specifications and drawings - Technical scope includes AV over IP, Dante audio networking, HDBaseT video distribution, and Zoom Room integration.

Description

This solicitation is for the purchase of audiovisual equipment/systems and related control systems and programming for the Rice Hall Renovation at Cornell University. The procurement is a one-time purchase and includes installation and programming services. The project is located in Ithaca, NY, and is managed by Cornell University's Procurement Services division. Interested bidders must submit their proposals by August 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

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