# Evanston Township Granicus #26-46

Fleetwood Jourdain Center Sound, Lighting, and Video System Upgrades (Evanston, IL)

**Posted:** September 24, 2026
**Respond By:** October 27, 2026
**Identifier:** 26-46
**NAICS:** 238210

This opportunity from the City of Evanston seeks bids for upgrading sound, lighting, and video systems at the Fleetwood Jourdain Center.
- Government Buyer:
  - City of Evanston, Purchasing Office
  - Contact: Jessica Cooper
- OEMs and Vendors Mentioned:
  - JBL (loudspeakers)
  - Crown (amplifiers)
  - Soundcraft (mixers)
  - Epson (projectors)
  - Shure (wireless microphones)
  - Sennheiser (wireless microphones)
  - Listen Technologies (assistive listening systems)
  - Akai (lighting controller)
  - AMX (video switcher)
  - BSS (audio processors)
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Auditorium sound system: JBL AM5212/95 loudspeakers, MTU-1 brackets, ASB6118 subwoofers, Crown CDI amplifiers, BSS BLU100M processor, Soundcraft Ui24R mixer, Shure SLXD24D+ wireless microphones, cabling, rack equipment
  - Auditorium stage lighting system: RGBW LED Leko fixtures, RGBW Bee Eye zoom/wash fixtures, galvanized steel pipe supports, DMX cabling, control software, Akai APC Mini MK2 controller
  - Auditorium video projection system: Epson PowerLite L400U projector, motorized screen, AMX PR0402 video switcher, HDMI extenders, cabling, electrical circuits
  - Gymnasium sound system (alternate): JBL AM5215/66 speakers, ASB6118 subwoofers, Crown CDI amplifiers, BSS BLU50 processor, Soundcraft UI16 mixer, Sennheiser EW-D microphones, cabling, rack equipment
  - Assistive listening system (alternate): Listen Technologies Auri Series receivers, neck loops, headphones, transmitters, docking station, POE injectors, signage kit, CAT6 cabling
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Compliance with local employment, apprenticeship training, prevailing wage laws, and M/W/D/EBE participation goals
  - Electronic bid submission only
  - Bid bond (5%) and performance/material & labor payment bond (100%) required
  - Strict completion deadlines with liquidated damages for delays
  - Work hours limited to Monday-Saturday, no Sundays or holidays
  - Hybrid pre-bid meeting available
- All equipment and installation must meet City of Evanston standards and accessibility requirements.

### Description

This solicitation is for improvements to the sound and lighting system at the Fleetwood Jourdain Center located at 1655 Foster St, Evanston, IL. The contract includes construction work with subcontractors and requires a bid bond of 5% and a performance/material & labor payment bond of 100% of the contract amount. The contract period extends from award through substantial completion by April 5, 2027, and final completion by May 14, 2027. Bids must be submitted electronically via DemandStar by October 27, 2026, with a non-mandatory hybrid pre-bid meeting scheduled for October 1, 2026.

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