Attachment 2.pdf

This is a Compliance and Certification of Good Standing document issued by the University of Central Florida's Procurement Services Department in conjunction with ITB 2025-11DC for the replacement of WUCF TV's advanced video compression and processing technologies and distribution system. The solicitation requires bidders to provide comprehensive equipment and services 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 backup server platform upgrade, two ESE distribution amplifiers, and associated commissioning services. The project demands minimal or no impact to on-air broadcast during 6:00 AM to midnight, with off-air final integration scheduled between midnight and 6:00 AM. Written questions must be submitted by Monday, May 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST, with sealed bids due by Friday, May 29, 2026, at 3:30 PM EST via the Bonfire Web Portal. Bid opening will occur simultaneously via Zoom meeting. The contract includes 60-month standard support with options for 24-month extensions (totaling 84 months) and 24/7 premium support for select components. Bidders must provide detailed pricing for installation and materials services including engineering, on-site installation, lodging, and per diem expenses, as well as AutoCAD designs for current and proposed equipment configurations upon request.

All suppliers must certify compliance with all applicable laws and good standing in their state of residence, with the awardee required to provide a certificate of good standing prior to contract performance initiation. Out-of-state bidders must provide a written legal opinion from a state-licensed attorney regarding any in-state bidding preferences in their home state and complete the Bidder's Statement of Principal Place of Business form. Quoted prices must remain valid for at least 90 days following bid opening, with F.O.B. delivery to UCF Central Receiving Building 16E. 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, and invoices must be submitted to kNEXT. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available solicitation documents; awards will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with the University reserving the right to reject any and all bids or waive minor irregularities. No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information are identified in the solicitation.