TV Broadcasting and Production of the UW Milwaukee Panthers Men’s and Women’s Basketball Games and Coaches Shows

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive television broadcasting and production services for the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Men's and Women's Basketball games and Coaches Shows. The contract requires the selected vendor to deliver full production services including equipment, personnel, production elements, graphics, music, market coverage, copyrights, advertiser affidavits, and transmission, exclusively within the Milwaukee television market on a dedicated sports channel. Specific requirements include broadcasting a minimum of eight live men's basketball games, four live women's basketball games, ten sixty-minute men's basketball coaches' shows, and five sixty-minute women's basketball coaches' shows annually. UWM will provide host and guest talent for the coaches' shows. The initial contract term is two years, from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019, with three automatic one-year renewal options. Key dates include a question submission deadline of May 19, 2017, and a bid due date of June 1, 2017 at 2:00 PM CDT. Evaluation will focus on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with consideration of vendor experience and capability to meet specific production requirements.

The procurement offers potential preference for certified Minority Business Enterprises or Disabled Veteran-Owned Business firms, with a possible 5% advantage in bidding. Vendors must have at least three years of demonstrated experience in television production and broadcasting services and maintain production facilities within the greater Milwaukee Metropolitan Area with commute times not exceeding thirty minutes. The contract requires full-HD video quality (1080i or 1080p in NTSC standard) and broadcast coverage of the entire Milwaukee Designated Market Area via cable and/or satellite as basic service. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract is structured on a per-broadcast payment model, with vendors required to include all costs in their bid price, including travel and ancillary expenses. UWM retains sole copyright ownership of all broadcast and non-broadcast rights in perpetuity, and the contract includes provisions for termination with 90 days' written notice after an initial 120-day period. Optional service pricing for additional sporting events like Baseball, Volleyball, and Soccer games was also solicited, suggesting potential future expansion of services.