ITB-2026-0018 Closed Captioning Services FINAL.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) document issued by the City of Houston for comprehensive real-time stenographic closed captioning services. The City seeks qualified vendors to provide closed captioning for live broadcasts, recorded programs, and post-production content produced by various City departments. The selected vendor(s) must furnish all necessary labor, management, supervision, equipment, software, supplies, and technical expertise to deliver accurate and timely closed captioning services in compliance with federal accessibility standards, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations. The contract term is three (3) years with two (2) one-year renewal options available.

The document references the Strategic Procurement Division's Bid Opening for specific information regarding bid submission deadlines and opening procedures. Vendors must demonstrate capability to meet federal accessibility compliance requirements and provide services across multiple City departments. Additional details regarding pricing terms, set-asides, specific response dates, bid due dates, and any pre-bid meetings or site visits are referenced through the Strategic Procurement Division's official bid opening process, which should be consulted for complete solicitation requirements and submission instructions.