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Date:August 25, 2020
To:All Planholders
FromLinda M. Martin, Clerk, Board of Public Works
SubjectAddendum Number: 1
Project Name:Century Center Esports Arena
Project No.:119-106CR
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF ADDENDUM
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This addendum is being forwarded to you for the above referenced project.
Please sign below and acknowledge receipt of this Addendum by
faxing this sheet to the Board of Public Works at (574) 235-9171
within 48hours of receipt.A copy MUSTalso be included with your
bid package upon submittal.
THIS ADDENDUM MAY AFFECT YOUR BID.
Notes:
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Century Center Esports Arena
119-106CR
Addendum No. 1
Date: August 25, 2020
To: All Planholders
From: Rebecca Plantz, Project Engineer
Attached is the pre-bid meeting agenda. The pre-bid meeting was live streamed on August 24,
2020 at 1:00 pm ET through Microsoft Teams, and it was noted that the shortened URL did not
initially work until new links were sent to those who communicated interest. All information
covered is on the agenda attached.
Send all bids to bpwbids@southbendin.gov.
Attachments:
Pre-Bid Meeting Agenda
-This addendum consists of a total 5pages inclusive of “Acknowledgement of Receipt of
Addendum” sheet-
Our Company:
TPC Technologies, Inc. (TPC) has been owned and operated by its full-time President, Ken Kuespert
since 1985. TPC is both an A/V Systems Designer/Installer/Integrator as well as a Production Company
with annual sales averaging $3.5 million, 10,000 sq/ft of warehouse and fabrication space and over $1.5
million in rentable A/V equipment. Our reputation has enabled us to establish relationships with over 150
of the leading manufacturers, including names like Crestron, AMX, Sanyo, Epson, Crown, JBL,
Shure & ETC.
This blending of installation experience with production experience brings a unique advantage to our A/V
Customers. Not only does TPC have an intrinsic working knowledge and ability to maintain the
underlying components of A/V systems, but its years of production experience give us first-hand
knowledge of the best way to provide A/V in any environment.
Our People:
TPC has a full-time staff of twelve with over 125 years combined experience in A/V Systems Design,
Installation and Integration and a management to technical staff ratio of 1:2. We have ample capacity
and skills to handle any number of simultaneous projects. -time staff has a diverse background
that supports our dual roles as A/V Systems Designer/Installer/Integrator and Production Company. Our
full-time staff holds degrees, certifications and practical experience as follows:
Degrees;
MA Theater Production & Organizational Leadership
BS Telecommunications Production
BS Radio/TV/Film
BA Business Administration (2)
AS Electrical Engineering Technology
Certifications;
QSC QSYS Certified Level 2
Crown IQ
JBL Systems Architect
Yamaha M7CL (2)
AMX Designer
AMX Installer
AMX Programmer (2)
Crestron DM Design Certified
Crestron Programmer (2)
Extron Certified
ETC Factory Service
Our Projects:
Four Winds Casino, New Buffalo, South Bend, Hartford & Dowagiac, MI
Event Center, Hard Rock Café, Three room conference center with AMX multi-room combining of
lighting, audio, and video. Executive Conference Room and Private Dining Room with full AMX
Multi-Media control. Casino Floor A/V control via AMX and BSS/London Matrix
Howard Park, City of South Bend, IN
Sound, lighting, video, network and controls for renovated Ice Park. Conference center with
AMX multi-room combining of lighting, audio, and video. A/V control via AMX and BSS/London
Matrix. Design by TPC and Alliance Architects and installation by TPC.
Beacon Health System, Norther Indiana
Extensive work at various locations throughout the Beacon network. Provided sound, lighting, video
& control solutions.
Teachers Credit Union, South Bend, IN
Provided sound, lighting, video & control solutions for call center, executive conference room and
meeting spaces.
Inn at Harbor Shores, St. Joseph, MI
Three room conference center with multi-room combining of lighting, audio, and video. Complete
integration with audio conference and satellite system. AMX control was used in this facility to complete
this task. Design and installation was done by TPC.
Notre Dame University Notre Dame, IN
Joyce Center Audio Distribution and Patching System. Classroom A/V system upgrades. 13
different classrooms from 100 to 400 seats. Electrovoice speakers, Ashly DSP, and Crown amps
used throughout.
Whirlpool, St. Joseph, MI
Three room conference center with multi-room combining of lighting, audio, and video. Complete
integration with audio conference and satellite system. AMX control was used in this facility to complete
this task. Design and installation was done by TPC.
St. Joseph Public Schools - St. Joseph, MI
Classroom AV systems using an AMX based IP controlled AV system. Complete system with AV rack,
Projector and screen. Web controlled and Ethernet managed. Auditorium (975 seat), Football stadium,
Gym and Pool sound system design and installation. Complete voice, data and broadband for all St.
Joseph Public schools covering six buildings.
First Church of God St. Joseph, Stevensville and Benton Harbor, MI
Sound, lighting, video for a multi-campus community of faith.
Trinity Lutheran Church Elkhart, IN
Sanctuary AV System.
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Our References:
Notre Dame University, Notre Dame, IN
Jason Railton: Supervisor of Classroom Support 574.631.6306
Ron Grisoli: Washington Hall Program Manager 574.631.2805
Beacon Health System, Norther Indiana
Mark Zakowski: Beacon Communications 574.286.3500
Teachers Credit Union, South Bend, IN
Dan Rouseve: SVP & CIO 574.284.6317
Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI
Daniel Velez: Senior Media Production Specialist 269.923.7641
First Church of God, St. Joseph, MI
Jake Seaton: Worship Pastor: Stevensville Campus- 269.983.1524
Lakeshore Public Schools, Stevensville, MI
Chris Quartermaine: Director of Technology 269.428.1402
St. Joseph Public Schools, St. Joseph, MI
Bryan Parsons: Director of Technology 269.926.3255
Cassopolis Public Schools, Cassopolis, MI
Dave VanLue: Principal of Ross Beatty High School 269.445.0506
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