TITLE
Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a competitive bid process for the purchase and installation of directional panel partitions (air walls) and a digital signage system for the Killeen Civic and Conference Center.
SUMMARY
AGENDA ITEM
Authorize a competitive bid process for the purchase of directional panel partitions (air walls) and a digital signage system for the Killeen Civic and Conference Center
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/KILLEEN CIVIC & CONFERENCE CENTER
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
In April 2002, the Killeen Civic and Conference Center opened containing 63,000 square feet with a main ballroom that can be divided into three (3) smaller ballroom spaces, six (6) meeting rooms and a special events room. These rooms have air walls or directional panel partitions that can separate each room, and the rooms can also be joined together to make larger flexible space utilizing the air walls. The air walls also provide for sound and noise reduction, which is a high priority while multiple events take place throughout the facility on a regular basis. Over the past fifteen (15) years, the mechanisms and tracking system on the air walls have failed, causing the air walls to remain in positions that will not accommodate the clients' needs. On several occasions the Killeen Fire Department has been called to use a ladder truck to attempt to reach and allow for repair of the tracking mechanisms that are at the top of the ceiling, as the mechanical tracks range from twenty-three (23) feet in height to twenty-seven (27) feet in height.
Also, there is no indoor signage or wayfinding, other than paper signs on vertical sign boards that are used to identify events per room. Having a digital signage system would greatly enhance the appearance and functionality of the center. The proposed system includes ceiling-mounted digital displays and al...
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