Specifications

Chesapeake College Todd Performing Arts Center Auditorium
Audio System Upgrade
March 20
th
, 2015
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C. Alternate Proposals
1. Any proposed alternate equipment choices should be requested in writing by the
contractor prior to the proposal submission for approval. Each item on the alternate
equipment list must be accompanied by catalog cut sheets and technical specifications.
D. Non-Equipment Charges, Including but not be limited to:
1. Engineering: Including all required design drawings, run sheets, instruction manuals,
console layout, step-by-step user guide, etc.
2. Pre-Installation: Work performed on the Installer’s premises including all fabrication,
modification, assembly, rack wiring, etc.
3. Installation: Including all on-site installation and wiring, shop drawing, coordination and
supervision, testing, checkout, Owner training, etc., performed on the Owner’s premises.
4. General and Administrative: Including all shipping, insurance, and guarantees.
E. Owner Furnished Equipment (OFE, OFCI)
1. Identify any Owner Furnished Equipment assumed in the Bid Proposal to be installed and
integrated under this contract. Identify all assumed Owner Furnished equipment within
each room/space type that will be required to complete the Audio systems installation.
F. State of the Art Development
1. Supply only the manufacturer’s latest developed product. In cases where product
development surpasses the criteria of the specification, inform the Architect and make
the newer product available to the project at no additional cost. In no case shall
discontinued or obsolete equipment be acceptable. The same requirement applies to
software programs developed/updated during the warranty period.
2. Should a manufacturer discontinue a specified product, provide the manufacturer’s
recommended replacement at no additional cost to the owner. Should the manufacturer
have no direct replacement product, Audio System contractor shall propose a product of
equal or greater specification from an alternate manufacturer at no additional cost to the
owner.
3. Should a product recall by a specified manufacturer require temporary or permanent
replacement of a product specified under this section, notify the Architect at the earliest
possible time and arrange to replace the product in question as quickly as possible.
a. Equipment found defective or subject to recall prior to scheduled installation shall not
be delivered to the jobsite.
b. Equipment defect or intended recall shall not relieve the Audio Systems Contractor
from any contractual obligations with regard to delivery schedule of product.
c. Under no circumstances shall arrangement for alternate product require the Owner
to accept superseded equipment except on a temporary basis.
G. Service Contract