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Theater Rigging Control System Modernization
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The Library of Congress is seeking a firm-fixed-price contract for the modernization of the theatrical rigging control systems at the historic Coolidge Auditorium. The project requires a full turnkey solution to replace a legacy, non-functional control system with a unified, centralized, and deterministic operational environment. The scope of work includes the removal of existing infrastructure and the integration of various motorized scenic and rigging elements, such as the movie screen, traveler and act curtains, stage and audience lighting pipes, shell access door, acoustic curtains, and the flipper/teaser system. Additionally, the contractor must provide a new curtain motor and implement a single, global emergency stop system. All work must strictly adhere to historic preservation constraints and the Architect of the Capitol Preservation Policy and Standards. The contract period of performance is divided into two phases: a base period for modernization running from September 29, 2026, to September 28, 2027, followed by a one-year warranty period ending September 27, 2028. Key milestones include a site survey, system design submission, installation, testing, and commissioning. Proposals must be submitted in two separate volumes—a technical proposal covering approach, experience, and past performance, and a price proposal—via email to the designated Library personnel. The award will be made to the responsible offeror providing the best value, with evaluation factors emphasizing that non-price factors, such as technical approach and corporate experience, are significantly more important than price.
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Washington, DC, 20540, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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The Library of Congress (Library) requires contract support to modernize the theatrical rigging control systems for the historic Coolidge Auditorium. The 485-seat venue opened in the 1920’s, designed with acoustic properties to support chamber music. The venue began to support other types of performances, in addition to other types of events. To support increased use, modernization was performed in the mid-1990’s which added motorized theatrical rigging and automation. The legacy infrastructure and system added in the 1990’s was installed by Wenger/JR Clancy, and is characterized by distributed control points, variable motor behavior, and limited system intelligence. The control unit for the system has been inoperable for over a year. The installed infrastructure reflects a rigging ecosystem in which motorized scenic elements were deployed as semi-independent subsystems with limited interoperability and with centralized control unit. At present, these subsystems can only be operated using standalone manual override stations, which are still operable for each component. This modernization effort is intended to unify these systems into a single theater rigging control environment and replace the non-working control unit. All work shall comply with historic preservation constraints, structural limitations, and restricted installation practices typical of protected performance venues.
The Contractor shall remove the current theatrical rigging control system and provide a new theatrical rigging control system for the Library’s Coolidge Auditorium.
Amendment 0001
The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to questions. See attached amendment and Q&A document.
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