Opportunity
Texas DIR/ESBD #2608-002
Central Health Solicits Vendors for Audio-Visual Equipment and Event Production Services
Posted
August 12, 2026
Respond By
September 11, 2026
Identifier
2608-002
NAICS
541430
Central Health, the Travis County Healthcare District, is seeking up to three vendors to provide professional audio-visual (AV) equipment and services for community events and public meetings in the Austin and Travis County area. - Government Buyer: - Agency: Travis County Healthcare District dba Central Health - Office: Central Health Purchasing Office - Scope of Procurement: - Vendors to supply catalogs of professional AV equipment and live-video production equipment - Services include pre-event coordination, setup, operation, troubleshooting, breakdown, and comprehensive AV support - Live-video production services: live-streaming, recording, minimal post-production editing, and high-quality video/audio coverage - Event support for small (20-100 attendees), medium (101-400), and large (401-1500+) events - No guaranteed work volume; purchase orders issued per event - Products Requested (examples): - Small, medium, and full professional PA systems - Projectors, TV displays, LED displays (including large LED displays) - Wireless microphones (2-4 for small/medium events, 4+ for large events) - Cameras (2+ for medium, 3+ for large events) - Video switching, stage monitoring, stage lighting (basic and full packages) - Vendor-provided production laptops - Dedicated internet connectivity and generator support for large events - Services Requested: - Comprehensive AV technical support, live streaming, event recording, customer support (onsite/remote), pre-event site visits, tech rehearsals, scalable staffing (including bilingual staff) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Scalable production capabilities for events of varying sizes - Bilingual staff (primarily Spanish) required for some events - Compliance with Austin's living wage ordinance and MBE/WBE participation efforts - Vendors must not be on current cooperative contracts - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned; procurement is catalog-based - Selection based on best value, vendor capability, and proximity to Travis County
Description
The Travis County Healthcare District, doing business as Central Health, is seeking up to three vendors to provide catalogs for professional audio-visual (AV) equipment and services, as well as live-video production services and equipment for community events and other public and special meetings as needed. The purpose of this RFP is to secure competitive pricing from AV vendors in the Austin and Travis County area, including those not participating in cooperative contracts. Central Health may request quotations from contracted vendors for equipment, staff, and services as needed. The execution of a contract does not guarantee work. Vendors must ensure pre-event coordination, setup, operation, troubleshooting, breakdown, high-quality video and audio coverage, seamless live-streaming and recording, minimal post-production editing, and comprehensive AV support during events.