Lied Center Stage Pit Lift Replacement

The University of Kansas is seeking a contractor to design, supply, install, test, commission, and train staff on a replacement stage/orchestra pit lift system for the Lied Center.

University of Kansas


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Open (issued)
3235635
Oct 16, 2026 07:00 PM
Sep 21, 2026 07:00 PM
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
rmwcotton@ku.edu
+17858641425
1450 Jayhawk Boulevard, Lawrence, KS, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

The University of Kansas is soliciting a complete 1:1 replacement of the Lied Center's existing stage/orchestra pit lift. The awarded supplier must provide engineering, permits, equipment, structural and electrical modifications, transportation, installation, supervision, testing, commissioning, training, documentation, and warranty support. The system must provide quiet, reliable operation for theatrical, musical, educational, and public performance use; accommodate performers, musicians, seating systems, stage equipment, and material handling; integrate with existing stage systems; and include redundant safety features, emergency operation, overload and overspeed protection, interlocks, obstruction detection, and ADA-compliant transitions. The project must be completed during the fixed outage window of July 24 through August 21, 2027. Required proposal materials include a completed pricing spreadsheet, an itemized quote, a detailed technical solution, lifecycle cost information, project schedule, comparable project references, key personnel and subcontractor information, and applicable tax-clearance and financial documentation. The scope requires a manufacturer with at least five consecutive years of experience producing similar theatrical lifts and an authorized, trained manufacturer representative for installation. A one-year comprehensive warranty, manufacturer warranty coverage, preventive maintenance information, replacement-parts support, testing reports, operating and maintenance manuals, and training materials are also required.

Classification Codes
NAICS333921Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing
PSCN099Installation of Equipment: Miscellaneous
Smart Codes
stage lift systemstheatrical equipment installationstructural modifications
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Sep 21, 2026-Issue Date
Oct 02, 2026 06:00 PM-Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Visit (optional)
Bidders should meet in the lobby area of the Lied Center.
Oct 06, 2026 05:00 PM-Questions Deadline
Oct 16, 2026 07:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Oct 20, 2026-Anticipated Proposal Review
Oct 26, 2026-Anticipated Finalist Identification
Nov 6, 2026-Anticipated Finalist Interviews, Presentations, or Demonstrations
Dec 1, 2026-Anticipated Conditional Award
Jan 1, 2027-Anticipated Contract Execution
Jul 24, 2027-Required Project Completion Window Begins
Aug 21, 2027-Required Project Completion Window Ends
Requirements
Required
  • Workers Compensation
  • Commercial General Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Automotive Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Umbrella Liability — $5,000,000.00
Required
  • Performance Bond — 100%
  • Payment Bond — 100%
  • Public Works Bond (Statutory) Bond — 100%
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
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