City of Eldon
Eldon Aquatic Center
Sound System Upgrade
The City of Eldon is seeking sealed bids for the purchase and installation of a new outdoor speaker system at the Eldon Aquatic Center. The system shall include at least three (3) commercial-grade, all-weather outdoor loudspeakers designed for permanent installation in a high-moisture aquatic environment, along with an appropriately sized commercial-grade amplifier. The system shall provide broad and consistent sound coverage throughout the designated pool area and include Bluetooth capability for wireless audio playback and microphone capability for announcements and public-address use.
The bid shall include all labor, equipment, materials, wiring, mounting hardware, installation, configuration, testing, and other components or incidentals necessary to provide a complete and fully operational system. All equipment shall be suitable for permanent outdoor use and exposure to weather and aquatic facility conditions. Bidders shall identify the manufacturer and model of all major equipment proposed with their bid.
CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
The successful bidder shall:
• Maintain appropriate liability insurance and provide proof of
insurance as required by the City.
• Possess or obtain a valid City of Eldon Business License prior to beginning work.
• Be responsible for obtaining any permits required for the project.
• Perform all work in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, building codes, mechanical codes, safety requirements, and manufacturer specifications.
• Be responsible for the proper removal and disposal of existing equipment and materials.
• Provide all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, and incidentals necessary to complete the project.
• Each bidder must be properly bonded and shall provide proof of bonding with the submitted bid.
The Information for Bidders, Specifications, and project area map may be picked up at the following: City of Eldon, 101 South Oak Street, Eldon, MO 65026. They may also be obtained electronically by contacting
cityclerk@eldonmo.org
BID SUBMISSION AND
OPENING
Sealed bids must be received by the City of Eldon no later than 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 21, 2026. It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure the bid is received by the city prior to the deadline. Late bids will not be considered. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 21, 2026, at Eldon City Hall, 101 S. Oak Street, Eldon, Missouri 65026.
Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked:
“SEALED BID –
SOUND SYSTEM”
Bids may be mailed or
delivered to:
City of Eldon
Attn: City Clerk
101 S. Oak Street
Eldon, MO 65026
GENERAL CONDITIONS
The City of Eldon reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bidding process, and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Eldon.
The city is not obligated to accept the lowest bid. In evaluating bids, the city may consider price, qualifications and experience of the bidder, proposed equipment, warranties, anticipated completion schedule, ability to perform the work, and other factors determined to be relevant to the successful completion of the project. No bidder may withdraw their bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
Published Sept. 3 and 10, 2026
