The City of San Gabriel is seeking proposals for the upgrade and modernization of its Council Chambers audiovisual and voting system. The project aims to improve system reliability, enhance audio and video quality, simplify operations, and ensure compliance with California Senate Bill 707. Key requirements include system evaluation, troubleshooting, installation of new AV technologies, integration with existing infrastructure, and comprehensive documentation and training. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 23, 2026, at 10 am. Proposals are due by 5:30 pm PDT on April 3, 2026, and must be submitted electronically to ***@***. *. * City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.
The proposal submittal due date is April 3, 2026, by 5:30 p. m. PDT.
The bid notice does not specify payment terms. However, the standard agreement indicates that the agency shall pay all approved charges within forty-five (45) days of receiving a monthly itemized statement.
The bid notice does not explicitly state warranty requirements for the AV system. However, the standard agreement mentions that the consultant shall perform all services in a skillful and competent manner, consistent with industry standards.
Proposals will be evaluated on a point system with the following criteria: Technical approach and solution design (40 points), Vendor experience and qualifications (25 points), Compliance with project requirements (20 points), and Cost effectiveness (15 points).
The contractor must provide a reference list with a minimum of three current clients who have used their services for at least one year, with at least two references from municipalities, preferably in Southern California. Respondents must also provide corporate background, scope of services, cost proposal, timeline, project team information, and any exceptions to RFP specifications or the city contract.
The bid notice mentions that if services are performed as part of a public works or maintenance project and prevailing wage laws are not complied with, the consultant shall forfeit a sum of not more than **** for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for each worker paid less than the prevailing rates.
Attendance at the pre-bid meeting is required in order to submit a proposal. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 23, 2026, at 10 am at San Gabriel City Hall.
The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenges or objections.