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<br />REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br /> <br />A <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br /> <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br /> <br />APRIL 5, 2004 <br /> <br />TITLE: <br /> <br />CONTRACT AWARD FOR <br />UPGRADING OF THE SOUND SYSTEM <br />AT THE SANTA ANA STADIUM <br />(SPEC. NO. 04-022) <br /> <br />APPROVED <br />0 As Recommended <br />0 As Amended <br />0 Ordinance on 1st Reading <br />0 Ordinance on 2nd Reading <br />0 Implementing Resolution <br />0 Set Public Hearing For <br /> <br />(2fiJa <br /> <br />CITY MANAGER <br /> <br />CONTINUED TO <br /> <br />~ <br /> <br />FILE NUMBER <br /> <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br /> <br />Award a contract to GMF Sound, Inc. to provide all necessary labor, <br />equipment, and supplies to upgrade the sound system at the Santa Ana <br />Stadium in the amount of $17,937.30. <br /> <br />. DISCUSSION <br /> <br />The Santa Ana Stadium sound system is used as a public address system <br />for numerous special and sporting events throughout the year. The <br />stadium is also used for local Santa Ana high schools and community <br />college football games as well as for graduation ceremonies. <br /> <br />A quality sound system is essential to ensure the success of the <br />various events. The original sound system was installed when the <br />stadium was built in 1963, and was renovated in 1978. An upgrade will <br />replace the old speakers, horns and woofers; add a new power amplifier <br />for better control of the speakers; and add two new microphones to the <br />announcer's box. The upgrade will provide a more clear and natural <br />sound that will be evenly distributed throughout the stadium and field. <br /> <br />The notice inviting bids was advertised on .February 18-19, 2004 and <br />bids were solicited. A summary of the bids received is as follows: <br /> <br />15 Invitations For Bid mailed <br />3 Bids received <br /> <br />Bids were received and opened on March 10, 2004 (Exhibit 1). The bid <br />. received from GMF Sound, Inc. is responsive to the specification and <br />. meets the City's requirements. <br /> <br />22G-1 <br />