East Tennessee State University -
Request for Quotation
Distributive Sound System and Installation
ETSU RFQ #:
26011
Bid Due
Date/Time:
April 24, 2026
2:00 p.m. EST
Contact: Alex Ortiz, ortizag@etsu.edu
RFP 26011
ETSU
April 9, 2026
EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
East Tennessee State University
Procurement & Contract Service
PO Box 70729
1276 Gilbreath Drive
Burgin Dossett Hall B-16
Johnson City, TN 37614
Bid No.:
Date:
Issued by:
RFQ 26011
April 9, 2026
Athletics Department
Bid subject to the Standard Bid Terms & Conditions available at
https://www.etsu.edu/bf/procurement/purchasing/vendor_information.php
& ETSU Board of Trustees, General Purchasing, Receipt of Materials, & Payment of Invoices at
https://www.etsu.edu/bf/fp.php
Bids must be received by: Date/Time: April 24, 2026 by 2:00 PM EST
Attn: Alex Ortiz, Director of Procurement
423-439-6890 / ortizag@etsu.edu
Unless otherwise requested, quote on each item separately. Provide unit prices. If unable to furnish items as specified, submit sample
and/or complete descriptive specifications of substitute offered as equal or better. East Tennessee State University is exempt from
state, federal, and local taxes; do not include taxes in quotation. Quote F.O.B., East Tennessee State University, Johnson City,
Tennessee. Minimum terms: Net 30 days. Prepayment, deposits or COD not allowed. Progress payments may apply if approved by
Facilities Management. Bid pricing remains in effect for 120 days. Bid Protest - Procedures for protesting bid results are found at:
https://www.etsu.edu/bf/procurement/purchasing/vendor_information.php. Quotation must be typewritten or in ink & is to be a
sealed bid.
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RFP 26011
ETSU
April 9, 2026
Scope of Work and Specifications:
East Tennessee State University Athletic Department is seeking bids from reputable qualified supplier
to provide equipment and installation of a distributive sound system at Freedom Hall Civic Center,
1320 Pactolas Road, Johnson City, TN 37604. Detail specifications are included below.
Provide and install a complete house public address (PA) audio system including rigging, control,
amplification, and wireless microphone systems. Ability to provide prompt emergency service on
equipment as required.
Work includes: - Supply and installation of loudspeakers, subwoofers, and amplification - Integration
of Q-SYS digital signal processing and control system - Installation of digital mixing console -
Installation of wireless microphone systems and antenna distribution - Network infrastructure for AV
control - Rack assembly and system integration - Rigging and truss installation for speaker
deployment - Testing, commissioning, and system verification.
Ability to begin project install July 1, 2026, with completion by July 8, 2026
Provide minimum of three completed projects installed in similar venues, providing reference contact
information: Venue Name, Venue address, Contact person, phone number, email.
Materials and Equipment
Major components include:
Audio System
• Fulcrum Acoustic AHC296 full-range loudspeakers black
• Fulcrum Acoustic YK-AHC2 Yoke
• Fulcrum Acoustic CX1526 15 inch coaxial loudspeakers
• Fulcrum Acoustic YK-CX15 Yoke
• Fulcrum Acoustic Sub 218L dual 18” subwoofers
• Custom Sub Bracket
• QSC CX-Q series amplifiers 8K8
• QSC CX-Q series amplifiers 4k4
6 qty
6 qty
4 qty
4 qty
4 qty
1 qty
2 qty
2 qty
• Q-sys Core 8 FLEX
• Q-Sys 7" Touch Panel
• Q-Sys Table top mounting accessory
• Q-Sys 4 mic/line input peripheral
1 qty
• Q-Sys 4 line output peripheral
1 qty
• Netgear GSM4212P-100NAS AV Line
3 qty
8x1G PoE+ 125W 2x1G Managed Switch
• Allen & Heath CQ-18T Digital Mixer
1 qty
• Allen & Heath CQ-18T Rackmount Kit
1 qty
• Shure ULXD4D G57 Dual Channel RF System 1 qty
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1 qty
1 qty
1 qty
RFP 26011
ETSU
• Shure ULXD2 /SM58 G57
2 qty
• Shure UA874 Paddle Antenna
2 qty
• Shure UA825 Antenna Cable - 25fi
2 qty
• Atlas Round Base Microphone Stand - 121b/BLACK 2 qty
• Middle Atlantic 1 RU Select Series UPS
2 qty
Backup Power, 1OOOVA
• SRSR Series Slide Out Rotating Rail System Rack 1 qty
• Middle Atlantic 2 RU Utility Rack Drawer
• Prox Universal 19 Rack-mount Mixer Case
• Belden Cat6+ 4-Pair U/UTP CMR Cable
• Custom I/O Rack Panel
Rigging
2 qty
1 qty
2 qty
2 qty
• Box truss system (10 ft sections)
• 1/2T Single-phase hoist with 65ft chain
• Gac & Shackle Package
• Installation Labor
• Programming
• Equipment rental
• Other items
1 qty
2 qty
2 qty
April 9, 2026
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RFP 26011
ETSU
April 9, 2026
All questions concerning this bid must be directed to Alex Ortiz at ortizag@etsu.edu. Deadline for questions/comments
is listed on the Schedule of Events. Reply to questions will be posted on the ETSU Purchasing webpage as an
addendum.
Do not contact Athletics Department directly with questions/comments.
Invoices documenting completed work should be turned into Athletics Department. Payment for work not completed is not
allowed. The purchase order number is to be included on all invoices.
The attached Cost Sheet and the Response Sheet must be used for the bid response.
NOTE: Include any required documents in your bid response such as evidence of insurance, proof of TN business
license, etc. Required documents not included in the bid will cause the bid to be rejected. RFQ 26011 ETSU
Distributive Sound System Equipment and Installation must be on the outside of the bid response
envelope.
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.