Ford AV’s Bid Center provides accurate, compliant AV project bids for consultant-designed projects, RFPs, and large-scale commercial audiovisual systems. We work closely with consultants, general contractors, and project owners to deliver detailed bid responses that reduce risk, improve clarity, and support successful project execution nationwide.
Why Ford AV? Here’s What Our Bids Include That Others Don’t.
We Don’t Compete With You
Ford AV does not provide designs or specifications for competitive bidding. We support consultant-led AV projects — we never go around the consultant to the client.
100+ Engineers.
Zero Subcontracting.
With 100+ engineers on staff, we self-perform every AV integration. We do not subcontract. The team that bids your project is the team that builds it.
Daily Jobsite Reports, Every Day
Our field team sends automated Daily Jobsite Reports (DJSR) — with photos, crew names, work completed, and an Open Issue List — to the consultant, customer, and GC every single day.
Budget Pricing at
No Cost
We provide budget pricing and estimates at no cost to assist in planning and project development.
50+ Years Executing AV Projects
Ford AV has a 50+ year track record built on supporting consultant-led projects with disciplined execution, technical accountability, and consistent project delivery across complex environments.
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Benefits of Working with the Ford AV Bid Center
Spec-Accurate Bid Responses
Accurate and complete bid responses aligned with project specifications
Reduced Risk with Pre-Bid Analysis
Reduced project risk through comprehensive pre-bid analysis and review
Fewer Change Orders
Fewer change orders during construction through early issue identification
Daily Jobsite
Reports (DJSR)
Daily photos, crew names, work summaries, and an open issue list — sent every day
Performance-Focused Engineering
Value engineering solutions that maintain system performance
Nationwide AV Project Support
Nationwide support for complex and multi-location AV projects
Our Services
Design & Engineering
AV system design and engineering aligned with project specifications, supporting consultant-driven and design-bid-build AV project delivery methods nationwide.
Installation & Integration
Professional deployment of AV systems by a self-performing team of 100+ engineers — with strict adherence to bid documentation and no subcontracting.
Maintenance & Service
Ongoing AV system support, including third-party installations and post-project service, backed by Ford AV’s Customer Care Center.
Bid Center Capabilities
Expert Bid Estimating
Our team ensures that every bid requirement is meticulously addressed. We proactively identify unresolved issues and ask pertinent questions before the bid date, minimizing change orders during the contract period.
Value Engineering (VE) Support
We collaborate with consultants and clients to offer value engineering options when requested, providing cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality.
Budget Pricing at No Cost
We provide budget pricing and estimates at no cost to assist in planning and project development — so consultants and owners can develop accurate project budgets before the formal procurement process begins.
All Work Self-Performed
As an engineering-based company with 100+ engineers, we self-perform all AV integration and installation work. We do not subcontract. This ensures the quality, accountability, and communication standards built into our AV bid services are maintained through every phase of the project.
Structured Communication & Coordination
We adhere to each project’s established communication protocols, ensuring seamless coordination and information flow.
Scheduling at Scale
We deploy 70+ installation crews across 300+ active projects every week. A centralized scheduling system coordinates real-time updates from 40+ Project Managers — ensuring crews with the right skills and certifications are assigned to your project, with labor forecasted weeks and months in advance.
AV Bid Support for Complex Projects
Corporate & Enterprise Projects
AV bid services for large-scale enterprise environments, including headquarters, campuses, and commercial facilities requiring high-performance audiovisual systems.
Government & Public Sector Projects
Compliant AV procurement support for municipal, state, and federal projects with strict documentation, bidding, and regulatory requirements.
Education & Healthcare Projects
Audiovisual project bids for complex environments that require detailed coordination, system integration, and adherence to strict performance standards.
Ford AV: A Low-Risk AV Technology Partner
Ford AV is a low-risk AV contractor trusted for delivering accurate AV project bids and successful project execution. With 100+ engineers, a self-performing workforce of 300+ field installation technicians, and a centralized scheduling system coordinating 70+ crews across 300+ active projects weekly, we have the infrastructure to execute complex audiovisual projects at scale — without subcontracting.
Our structured AV bid services and engineering processes reduce uncertainty during both the bidding phase and system deployment, helping minimize change orders, avoid delays, and ensure alignment with consultant specifications from bid through completion.
Our Credentials and Capabilities
Company Scale
- Woman-Owned Business
- $185 Million Annual Sales
- 700 Projects Annually
- Nationwide & International Coverage
Team Expertise
- 530+ Employees
- 100+ Engineers
- 40+ Project Managers
- 45+ Job Superintendents
- 300+ Field Installation Technicians
- 30+ Dedicated Service Technicians
Certifications
- CTS
- CTS-D
- CTS-I
- APEx
- CCNA
- CCNP
- PMP
- Licensed Professional Engineers
Manufacturer Certifications
- Crestron
- AMX
- Cisco
- Polycom
- AtlasIED
- and many more
Nationwide AV Bid Support
Ford AV supports AV project bidding nationwide, with full-service offices and regional teams providing consistent delivery across complex, multi-location, and large-scale projects. Our geographic reach ensures responsive coordination, reliable execution, and consistent support from bid through project completion.
Support Offices
To contact our support office please fill out the contact form at the bottom of the page or call us at (800) 654-6744
Featured AV Bid & Integration Projects
Capital One Headquarters
McLean, VA
Capital One’s headquarters—recognized through Ford AV’s award-winning corporate campus work—features a fully standardized audiovisual ecosystem across more than 350 Microsoft Teams Rooms.
Walmart — Sam Walton Hall
Bentonville, AR
Ford AV equipped Walmart’s Sam Walton Hall with an integrated audiovisual system supporting enterprise training and collaboration delivering scalable conferencing, control, and consistent performance.
New York University Langone
New York, NY
NYU Langone Health partnered with Ford AV to upgrade its Murphy Auditorium with advanced audiovisual systems, including a large-format LED display and integrated broadcast technology.
Why Choose Ford AV for AV Project Bidding
Partner with America’s Leading AV Technology Company
We Don’t Compete With Consultants — Ford AV does not provide designs or specs directly to clients. We support consultant-led AV projects and forward opportunities to consultants, not around them.
Proven Experience with Consultant-Designed AV Projects — Over 50 years of successfully executing complex AV bid services across commercial, education, government, and enterprise environments.
Accurate, Compliant AV Bid Responses — Detail-driven audiovisual project bids built to align with consultant specifications, ensuring clarity, compliance, and reduced downstream risk.
All Work Self-Performed by 100+ Engineers — No subcontracting. The team that submits your AV bid is the team that integrates your system.
Daily Jobsite Reports (DJSR) — Automated daily field reports with photos, crew information, work summaries, and an Open Issue List sent to the consultant, customer, and GC every day.
Nationwide AV Project Delivery — Local teams supported by a national network, enabling consistent execution of AV installations, maintenance, and support across complex, multi-location projects.
Reduced Risk Through Early Issue Identification — Proactive engineering and AV bid review processes that identify potential design, scope, and integration challenges early — preventing delays and cost overruns.
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Ford AV Locations
Ford AV supports AV project bidding and AV bid services nationwide, with full-service offices and regional teams providing consistent delivery across complex, multi-location, and large-scale projects. Our geographic reach ensures responsive coordination, reliable execution, and consistent support from bid through project completion.
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