Converted Shipping Container for Live Entertainment

The City of Urbana is issuing a solicitation for the purchase and retrofitting of a 20-foot shipping container designed to support live entertainment events. The container must be equipped with a 16-foot-wide stage/door opening that can be lowered using a mechanical winch system, with the stage door remaining weatherproof when closed. The container will be delivered and positioned on a prepared surface, either crushed stone or concrete, on a vacant lot with natural grass, with the stage resting on the grass when lowered. Due to its classification as an “Assembly Use” structure under the International Building Code, the design and sealing of the container must be completed by a licensed Illinois architect or structural engineer to ensure compliance and safety. The project is part of the City’s efforts to enhance community entertainment infrastructure, with a contract value estimated between $50,000 and $150,000. The procurement process is open with a response deadline of June 28, 2024, and interested parties can contact Mike McMahon at the City’s Community Development department for further details. The project aligns with the NAICS code 332439, which pertains to other fabricated metal product manufacturing, emphasizing the specialized nature of the retrofit work required.