University of Iowa Ionwave #18663 Addendum 1

Yamaha Rivage audio consoles and supporting equipment for Hancher Auditorium

The University of Iowa is seeking a complete Yamaha Rivage audio-console and stage-system package for Hancher Auditorium, with associated accessories and support. - Buyer: The University of Iowa, Purchasing Department; Hancher Auditorium, Iowa City, Iowa. - Primary OEM: Yamaha — two PM5 CS-R5 Rivage consoles, DSP engines, Twinlane and Dante cards, stage boxes, and input/output cards. - Other named manufacturers and brands: Netgear, Logitech, Laird, ProX, Apple, Middle Atlantic, Littlite, Dell, Camplex, Audinate, Furman, ULINE, Waves, SanDisk, Sonnet, Sennheiser, Shure, Galaxy Audio, VIVO, ViewSonic, and Gator. - Core equipment: The requested system includes console and stage-rack cases, network switches, wireless access points, computers, cabling, fiber snakes, power equipment, custom rack panels, and related accessories. See the line-item lists for quantities and part numbers. - Optional package: Waves processing and server equipment, computers and peripherals, recording storage, headphones, microphones, hot spots, and a touch screen are identified as optional. - Notable requirements: Equipment must be new and include full manufacturer warranties. Include rack mounting for each Netgear WAX210PA access point and network switch. Custom panels require EtherCON connections with rear Ethernet access and multimode opticalCON Duo fiber connections that pass a continuous signal between Yamaha Twinlane cards. Snake rope must be 1/4-inch braided nylon; silicone, friction, or University-approved tape is acceptable, but electrical tape is not. - Delivery and support: Deliver equipment to Hancher Auditorium. The University will install it; the supplier must be available to support and troubleshoot during installation. - Budget and term: Maximum total budget, including delivery, is $350,000, with a preference for a proposal below $300,000. Intended term is one year, with up to four additional one-year extensions by mutual written agreement.

Description

The University of Iowa seeks written proposals from qualified suppliers to provide audio consoles, accessories, and associated support for Hancher Auditorium. Proposals must be submitted through the eBid system. The source describes this as an extensive bid and advises suppliers to allow ample time for submission before the November 23, 2026 deadline. The bid includes related rack-panel diagrams and public questions and answers.

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