Audio System

The vendor required to provide (AV) integration firms to design, furnish, install, configure, and commission a comprehensive facility-wide audio system.
- Requirement:
1. System design
•    Complete audio system design providing proper sound coverage and intelligibility for all designated areas
•    Design of at minimum nine (9) independently controllable audio zones, with the ability to group zones as needed
•    Selection of appropriate loudspeakers, amplifiers, DSP, and control hardware
•    Consideration of acoustics, ambient noise levels, and room usage
2. Equipment and installation
•    Furnish all required equipment, including:
o    Loudspeakers (ceiling, wall-mounted, or specialty as appropriate)
o    Amplification and digital signal processing (DSP)
o    Audio distribution and networking components
o    Touchscreen control interface(s)
o    iPad or tablet-based control solution (including mounts or docking if applicable)
•    Professional installation of all equipment, cabling, and mounting hardware
•    Coordination with center staff and other contractors as needed
3. Audio zones
•    Independent volume control
•    Independent source selection (where applicable)
•    Mute and override functions
4. Control system
•    A centralized control location for system administration
•    Control via a dedicated touchscreen panel and an iPad (or equivalent tablet)
•    Intuitive, user-friendly interface designed for municipal staff
•    Password or role-based access (preferred)
•    Ability to monitor system status and quickly adjust zones and levels.