Broadcast Studio Move

Cleveland Community College in North Carolina is seeking bids for a comprehensive broadcast studio relocation and equipment upgrade project through an Invitation for Bids (IFB). The procurement involves moving the broadcast control room to a new location within the Jack Hunt Campus Center, replacing existing infrastructure, and acquiring a new Tricaster TC1Pro switcher with Flex control panel. A mandatory pre-offer site visit is scheduled for February 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST in the Bailey Allied Health and Science Building. Vendor questions must be submitted by February 26, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with final bids due by March 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. The project requires the vendor to complete all work within 10 consecutive calendar days after notification from the Director of C19TV. The award will be determined using a Best Value Analysis and Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Source Selection Method, in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143B-1350(h). Insurance requirements include $500,000 in Worker's Compensation, $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability, and $500,000 in Automobile coverage.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project includes optional trade-in credits for two existing Vizrt TriCaster systems and provides optional pricing for 1-year and 3-year System Assurance Plans. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the procurement involves significant technological infrastructure upgrades for the college's broadcast capabilities. The college will be responsible for providing cable service provider connections, which suggests potential integration requirements with existing network infrastructure. The project spans Chatham County and Teachey Town in North Carolina, indicating a localized procurement with potential regional impact. Vendors will need to demonstrate technical expertise in broadcast studio equipment installation, configuration, and integration, with a focus on minimizing disruption to existing broadcast operations during the transition.