# City of Columbus #RFQ033832

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

**Posted:** October 08, 2026
**Respond By:** October 28, 2026
**Identifier:** RFQ033832
**NAICS:** 423620, 423690, 541512, 238210, 334310, 541330, 811210

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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