CURRENT_DIGITAL_SIGNAGE_INVENTORY.docx

The file is a digital signage inventory document for Events DC, the Washington Convention and Sports Authority, detailing the current digital display infrastructure at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The solicitation (RFP #25-S-016) seeks a Digital Network Operator (DNO) to manage 18 different digital displays, including video walls, digital signs, and an Alexa Virtual Concierge. The contract will run from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, with four optional one-year renewal periods. Proposals are due on September 29, 2025, with a pre-proposal conference scheduled for September 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM.

The contract involves a revenue-sharing model with a 35% set-aside for a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) and requires compliance with First Source Employment Agreement requirements. The current digital signage network comprises 20 display locations with resolutions ranging from 1280x720 to 3200x1800 pixels, covering various areas of the convention center. Historical sales data shows gross revenues of $1,712,847.06 in fiscal year 2023 and $1,769,561.87 in fiscal year 2024. The successful vendor will be responsible for all operational costs and equipment investments, with evaluation weighted 70% on technical merit and 30% on pricing, and additional preference points for local and small businesses. The contractor must establish reserve accounts for marketing and maintenance, totaling 2% of annual gross revenue.