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Introduction/Background The Town of Hamburg Ice Arena is seeking proposals from qualified audio/AV contractors to design, supply, install, and commission a brand-new facility wide audio system, replacing the current aging equipment. The upgraded audio equipment must support sporting events, skating sessions, announcements, emergency paging, music playback, private events, and rentals. The Town of Hamburg Ice Arena is a year-round facility used in the winter for skating and hockey and in warmer weather for summer camp and sport rentals. The main programs held at the Ice Arena include Hamburg Hawks hockey, Hilbert College hockey, high school hockey, Public Skate, Learn to Skate, Skate and Shoot, SABAH (organization for individuals with disabilities), Summer Day Camp, organized sports rentals (lacrosse, etc.) and private rentals. The Ice Arena needs a brand-new audio system in order to continue to service the community. Project Objectives • Removal and disposal of existing/outdated equipment and wiring. • Install new audio system and necessary wiring which must o Deliver clear, reliable, even, and high-quality sound coverage throughout rink and lobby areas. o Provide sound quality for fluctuating crowd sizes for programs and events. o Include durable equipment suitable for cold, humid, and reverberant environments. Scope of Work Vendors must tour the site prior to submitting a proposal and must provide a detailed description of the scope of work they will complete. This description should include all required equipment, labor, materials, programming, and time frame. The scope includes the following. 1. Design • Create an audio system layout fair to the dimensions of the rink and lobby areas and specify the location and size of the speakers on the provided diagram. o Rink area dimensions: 240 feet by 221 feet o Lobby area dimensions: 131 feet by 18 feet. 2. Removal and Disposal of Existing Audio Equipment • Safe removal and disposal of all existing and outdated audio system components and wiring. • Patching and repairing small penetrations created by removal. 39