Replacement of Theatrical House Lighting System

The Town of Oakville has issued solicitation RFQ-36-2026 for the supply and installation of new house lighting systems at the Oakville Centre of Performing Arts, specifically for the Auditorium and Studio Theatre. The scope of work includes the provision of ArcSystem Pro One-Cell Fade to Warm recessed luminaires and D41 drivers for the Auditorium, as well as ArcSystem Navis ceiling fixtures, wall fixtures, and Paradigm Controls for the Studio Theatre. Bids must be submitted electronically in English via the bidsandtenders.ca portal by 2:00 p.m. local time on October 27, 2026. Award decisions will not be based solely on price but will consider compliance with terms, vendor qualifications, relevant references, and prior performance with the Town. Successful bidders must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least 5,000,000 dollars per occurrence and adhere to WHMIS legislation. The contract mandates NET 30 payment terms and requires the use of green, biodegradable, or recyclable packaging to minimize environmental impact. Bidders must provide a verifiable e-Bond and state their delivery timeline in the bid questionnaire, as strict adherence to the schedule is required to maintain facility operations.