# Massachusetts COMMBUYS #27-21-IT

Salem seeks AV system upgrade for Community Life Center hybrid meetings

**Posted:** September 21, 2026
**Respond By:** October 06, 2026
**Identifier:** 27-21-IT
**NAICS:** 541512

The City of Salem's Information Technology Department is seeking proposals for a comprehensive upgrade of the audiovisual (AV) system in the Great Room at the Jean A. Levesque Community Life Center.
- Government Buyer:
  - City of Salem, Information Technology Department, Purchasing Division
- Project Scope:
  - Decommission and remove the existing legacy AV system
  - Design, supply, and install a modern, commercial-grade hybrid meeting system
  - System must support unified communication platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams
  - Includes control system modernization, testing, commissioning, and training for municipal staff
  - Minimum three-year warranty required on equipment and installation
- Requirements for Bidders:
  - At least three years of relevant AV integration experience within the last five years
  - Appropriate Massachusetts licensure (e.g., Home Inspector, Home Improvement Contractor, Building Code Enforcement Official)
  - Evidence of insurance coverage
  - Itemized cost breakdown for hardware, labor, programming, and maintenance
- No specific OEMs or vendors are named; bidders may propose suitable commercial-grade AV solutions
- Notable Requirements:
  - Hybrid integration for remote collaboration
  - Training for municipal staff
  - Ongoing maintenance warranties
- Period of performance includes installation and training to be completed within one year of contract award, with up to two optional one-year renewals

### Description

The City of Salem's Information Technology Department is soliciting proposals for audiovisual equipment upgrades at the Community Life Center (CLC). The project involves designing, supplying, and installing a modern, fully integrated hybrid meeting system for The Great Room in the Jean A. Levesque Community Life Center, replacing the existing legacy system with a commercial-grade hybrid solution suitable for public municipal meetings, presentations, and remote collaboration. The CLC is located at 401 Bridge Street, Salem, MA. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 28, 2026, and proposals are due by October 6, 2026.

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