Over the Air Radio Broadcasting of Men’s’ Basketball Games and Men’s and Women’s Coaches Shows UW Milwaukee (REBID P18-009-O22)

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is seeking a radio broadcasting contractor to provide live over-the-air AM/FM radio coverage for men's basketball games and coaches shows. The procurement is a Request for Bid (RFB) for broadcasting approximately 30-35 men's basketball games per season, including 15-minute pre-game and post-game shows, as well as six annual 60-minute coaches shows (split equally between men's and women's coaches). Bidders must demonstrate three years of professional play-by-play sports broadcasting experience and provide two client references from similar projects. The contract requires use of Comrex technology or equivalent for broadcast quality, professional board operators, and all necessary broadcasting equipment. Bid questions were due by August 30, 2017 at 9:00 AM CDT, with final bids due September 5, 2017 at 2:00 PM CDT. The initial contract term runs from October 1, 2017 through May 1, 2019, with options for three additional one-year renewals. Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsive bidder, with pricing required to remain firm for the initial two-year contract term.

The solicitation includes specific provisions for minority and disadvantaged business enterprises, with UWM reserving the right to award to a certified Minority Business Enterprise or Disabled Veteran-Owned Business if their bid is not more than 5% higher than the lowest bid. The bid is structured across three lots: Lot 1 for men's basketball games (mandatory), Lot 2 for coaches shows (mandatory), and Lot 3 for optional promotional announcements. Bidders must complete pricing for Lots 1 and 2 to be considered responsive, with Lot 3 being optional but encouraged. The contract allows for potential termination with 90 days' written notice after the initial 120-day period, and UWM maintains the right to terminate without penalty due to non-appropriation of funds. Specific pricing details are to be submitted using the Cost Proposal Exhibit B spreadsheet, which allows bidders to specify per-game rates and includes provisions for potential additional services. While no specific total contract value is explicitly stated, bidders are expected to provide comprehensive pricing for broadcasting services across the specified lots.