Acknowledgement.pdf

This Acknowledgement file pertains to a waiver of protest proceedings related to the University of Central Florida's Procurement Services Department and WUCF TV's Invitation to Bid (ITB 2025-11DC) for video compression and processing technologies and distribution system replacement. The procurement requires bidders to supply comprehensive video processing equipment including two Harmonic XOS 2 HD & 4 SD encoders with server hardware and software licenses, two Nevion Virtuoso RE media node appliances with transport stream licensing, one Triveni Digital GuideBuilder PSIP Generator primary server platform upgrade and one backup server platform upgrade, two ESE distribution amplifiers, and associated commissioning services. The project includes installation and materials services covering engineering, on-site installation, lodging, and per diem expenses. Written questions were due Monday, May 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST. The original bid due date of Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST was extended to Friday, May 29, 2026, at 3:30 PM EST, with bid opening occurring simultaneously via Zoom meeting. The support term consists of 60-month standard support with options for 24-month extensions, totaling up to 84 months of coverage, plus optional 24/7 premium support for select components.

Quoted prices must remain valid for at least 90 days following bid opening, with F.O.B. delivery to UCF Central Receiving Building 16E. All bidders must comply with Florida business requirements, including completion of the Bidder's Statement of Principal Place of Business form, and out-of-state bidders must provide a written legal opinion from a state-licensed attorney regarding any in-state bidding preferences. Awards will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications. The University of Central Florida, as a tax-immune sovereign entity, is exempt from all sales, use, and excise taxes. All suppliers must have a properly executed W-9 form on file with their Federal Employer Identification Number prior to payment. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available solicitation documents, and the University reserves the right to reject any and all bids or waive minor irregularities.