City of Columbus #RFQ033832

Columbus CTV mobile video production flypack equipment, design, and installation

The City of Columbus is seeking an integrated, rugged mobile production flypack for Columbus Television (CTV), centered on equipment from Ross Video and Blackmagic Design. - Government buyer: City of Columbus, Department of Technology, Media Services. - Main OEMs and vendors: Ross Video, Blackmagic Design, Bigfoot Mobile, SuperLogics, Middle Atlantic, NETGEAR, Elgato, and APC (including the NEXSYS-labeled UPS). The specified 32-key rack control surface lists part number UPX-1500R-2, but its manufacturer is not identified. - Core system: One Ross Video Carbonite Ultra Solo switcher and one TouchDrive panel, plus Blackmagic Design routing, recording, conversion, monitoring, and signal-distribution equipment. The schedule also includes a configured SuperLogics computer, a NETGEAR managed switch, Elgato control surfaces and network docks, rack components, and UPS equipment. See line items for quantities and part numbers. - Services: One day of Ross Video online commissioning, custom design/build and installation labor, shipping to the CTV studio, and one year of renewable maintenance and repair. - Notable requirements: The system must integrate with CTV’s existing production infrastructure and support rugged field use, labeled inputs and outputs, VLANs, multiple DHCP servers, and multiple Wi-Fi SSIDs. Equipment must include at least a 12-month manufacturer warranty. Bidders must document relevant experience and successful work for at least four customers on projects similar in scope, complexity, and cost. - Estimated value: Approximately $40,000–$85,000; the provided materials do not state a contract value.

Description

The City of Columbus is seeking formal bids for a contract to purchase, design, and construct a Mobile Video Production Flypack Assembly for use by Department of Technology staff on the City's government television channel. The assembly will house a Ross Video Carbonite Solo switching system, control surfaces, video routing and signal converters, and related production accessories. The bid schedule also includes consulting, design, build and installation services, shipping, and a renewable one-year maintenance and repair agreement. Bidders must document a manufacturer-certified reseller partnership and relevant experience, including similar contracts for at least four customers.

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