KET DMX Lighting Programmer FY26

Kentucky Educational Television (KET) is seeking a professional DMX Lighting Programmer for a contract period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with potential for a two-year renewal. The procurement involves programming lighting schemes and presets for television studio sets in Studio A and Studio B, with estimated project dates in November 2025 and July 2026. The successful contractor must possess a minimum of 10 years of DMX programming expertise and will be responsible for collaborating with KET's lighting designer, programming ETC EOS show files, creating custom Magic Sheets, managing DMX distribution, and providing documentation and staff training. The evaluation process is comprehensive, with a total of 2,400 possible points divided among technical proposal (1,800 points), cost proposal (400 points), and potential oral presentations (200 points). Technical evaluation criteria include submission of custom Magic Sheet examples, DMX maps, project photographs, and professional references. Proposals are due by May 28, 2025, at 4:30 PM EST, with the RFP having been released on May 7, 2025.

The contract is subject to Kentucky state procurement regulations and may include preferences for Kentucky resident bidders and qualified bidders. Funding is contingent on appropriations and requires approval from the Finance and Administration Cabinet and the Legislative Research Commission's Government Contract Review Committee. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the procurement follows standard state procurement guidelines. The lowest-priced proposal will receive maximum cost points, with other proposals scored proportionally. Although no incumbent vendor information is provided, the contract involves integration with existing ETC EOS lighting systems and DMX infrastructure in KET's Studio A and Studio B. While a specific budget range is not detailed, the contract opportunity suggests a professional services procurement with a focus on specialized lighting programming expertise for television studio environments.