LB-2724 Bid Document.pdf

This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) document issued by the University of Wisconsin-Platteville for cable television and head end services, designated as RFP# LB-2724. The procurement is being conducted by the University of Wisconsin Platteville Purchasing Department under the direction of Lewis Bettinger, with Colleen Garrity serving as the contract administrator for Media Technology Services. The RFP was issued on February 12, 2018, with proposals due by March 15, 2018 at 3:00 PM CT, and includes provisions for Wisconsin municipalities to participate through cooperative purchasing arrangements.

The RFP seeks proposals for designing and installing a hybrid IP/digital RF cable television system to replace the university's current 10-year-old analog system serving approximately 1,783 drops across campus locations including residence halls, student centers, and administrative facilities. The scope includes mandatory requirements for network specifications, programming content (local channels ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, PBS and sports channels ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, NBC Sports Network, Fox Sports Wisconsin), contractor qualifications with enterprise-level IP TV experience, and comprehensive support services including 24/7 call center access. The contract will be effective June 1, 2018 through July 1, 2023 with an option for five additional one-year renewals, and proposals will be evaluated using a weighted scoring system with cost representing 25% of the total evaluation criteria. The university has committed to promoting minority business participation with a goal of 5% of contract dollars going to certified minority businesses.