REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP26-017
FOR
POTTER HALL THEATER RIGGING
Submission Deadline: April 24, 2026
1:30 p.m. CST
Questions and/or requests for clarification of this RFP should be submitted via email to the Purchasing Department at
purchase@missouriwestern.edu. All questions and/or clarifications can be sent at any time regarding this RFP to the
Purchasing Department until 4:00 p.m. CST on April 13, 2026. Questions received after this date may not be answered.
Please reference RFP26-017 on all correspondence. Answers to the submitted questions will be emailed to each Vendor as
an addendum to this solicitation on April 14, 2026. It is the responsibility of all interested parties to read this information
and return it as part of the RFP confirming receipt.
Table of Contents
Description ..........................................................................................................................................................................3
Scope .....................................................................................................................................................................................3
Prevailing Wage ................................................................................................................................................................3
Bid Bond...............................................................................................................................................................................4
Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting ..........................................................................................................................................4
Questions .............................................................................................................................................................................4
Submission Deadline........................................................................................................................................................4
Timeline ...............................................................................................................................................................................4
Attachment A: Questionnaire ........................................................................................................................................6
Evaluation ...........................................................................................................................................................................7
Attachment B: Response Cover Sheet..........................................................................................................................9
University Standard Terms and Conditions........................................................................................................... 10
Missouri Western State University
Potter Hall Theater
RFP26-017
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Description
Missouri Western State University (MWSU) is requesting bids for the Potter Hall Theater upgrades located at 4525
Downs Drive, Saint Joseph, MO 64507.
Scope
Rigging repairs.
Replace all head blocks.
Replace all lift line (1/4" GAC).
Replace operating lines.
Replace all rope locks.
New fire curtain release boxes.
Re-use battens, raceway, guide wires, arbors, and loft blocks.
Curtains and lighting to be removed at the start of repair and re-installed at the finish.
QTY.
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Description
Thern Rigging 12" Head Block 6
Thern Rigging Rope Lock
Peak Trading 106-GAC9/250-1000 1/4" x 1000' 7 x 19 GAC MBS 7000 LBS
Peak Trading 500-C7300-24-00600 Multiline II 3-Strand Rope 3/4" x 600' 10,100 LBS MBS, 3
Strand Rope
Peak Trading 121D-G30/0250-0133 Proof Coil Chain G30 EG 1/4" x 133' DOM WLL 1250 LBS
Peak Trading 115-CSL250 Swage Sleeve Copper 1/4"
Peak Trading 115-SHACKSPA0250 Shackle SPA HG 1/4" WLL .ST
Peak Trading 115-TSD0250 Thimble Standard Duty HG 1/4"
Fire Curtain Protection Pull Box
Misc. Rigging Items
Labor to Perform Work
Prevailing Wage
MISSOURI PREVAILING WAGE LAW (Sections 290.210 to 290.340, RSMo): The Contractor shall pay not less than
the specified hourly rate of wages, as set out in the Annual Wage Order and made part of the specifications for work under
this contract, to all workers performing work under the contract, in accordance with sections 290.210 to 290.340, RSMo.
The Contractor shall forfeit a penalty to the Owner of one hundred dollars per day (or portion of a day) for each worker
that is paid less than the specified rates for any work done under the contract by the Contractor or by any subcontractor, in
accordance with section 290.250, RSMo.
Missouri Western State University
Potter Hall Theater
RFP26-017
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Bid Bond
A Bid Bond of 5% of the total amount bid by the Vendor is due at the time of the submittal of the Vendor’s response to this
RFP.
Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting
A pre-bid meeting will be held in Potter Hall on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Questions
All questions should be directed to the Purchasing Department, (816) 271-4464,
purchase@missouriwestern.edu. The last day for questions regarding this RFP is 4:00 p.m. CST on April 13,
2026.
Submission Deadline
Confidential proposals must be submitted no later than April 24, 2026 1:30 p.m. CST to:
Missouri Western State University
Purchasing, Popplewell Hall 115
4525 Downs Drive St. Joseph, MO 64507
Faxed bid proposals will not be accepted.
Electronic bid proposals are acceptable when emailed to purchase@missouriwestern.edu with the RFP
Number “RFP26-017” in the subject line.
Written bid proposals must be signed and sealed in mailing envelopes with the Vendor’s name and address
clearly written on the outside. The RFP Number “RFP26-017” shall also be clearly marked on the outside of the
envelope or package. Proposals may not be accepted if the RFP number is not on the outside of the envelope.
Timeline
RFP Issued
Pre-Bid Meeting in Potter Hall
Deadline for Submission of Questions
RFP Due Date
Bid Opening Popplewell Room 102
RFP Award Notification (approximate)
April 3, 2026
April 10, 2026
April 13, 2026
April 24, 2026
April 24, 2026
May 1, 2026
4:00 p.m. CST
1:30 p.m. CST
2:00 p.m. CST
Missouri Western State University
Potter Hall Theater
RFP26-017
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Proposal Instructions
All vendors must include the following in their proposal submission:
Attachment A – Questionnaire
Please ensure all information requested on Attachment A is included within the submission and is accurate.
a. Section A Pricing
b. Section B Experience, Performance and Reference
Attachment B - Response Cover Sheet
Please complete to ensure all information is accurate. Required to be included with submitted documents.
W-9
Please complete with current date and signature.
Affidavit of Work Authorization
Bidders must submit a notarized Affidavit of Work Authorization and completed MOU
signature pages. E-Verify is an example of a federal work authorization program. Acceptable enrollment and
participation documentation consists of completed copy of the E-Verify Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU). For vendors that are not already enrolled and participating in a federal work authorization program, E-
Verify is available at:
https://www.e-verify.gov/
Addendum(s)
Include any addendum(s) with your initials for verification of receipt.
Missouri Western State University
Potter Hall Theater
RFP26-017
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.