Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with TVsetdesigns.com, LLC for the one-time purchase and installation of a new CTV Studio News/Interview Set at a cost of $101,084.00.
CTV Columbus Government Television provides citizens information about the Columbus City government and increases citizens' accessibility to City officials and staff through quality programming that includes unedited gavel to gavel coverage of government meetings, events, documentaries, talk shows and call-in programs.
The City of Columbus, Department of Technology’s Government Channel solicited Requests for Proposals for a new design and installation of a standing interview/news set for television productions in the CTV studio. This project was formally advertised on the Vendor Services and Bonfire web sites from October 18, 2023 and was closed on December 6, 2023 via RFQ026152. The City received four (4) proposals. All proposals were deemed responsive and were fully evaluated by the Evaluation Committee. The resulting contract will include design and installation as well as all five (5) years of licensing, training, warranty and support.
The four respondents are as follows:
COMPANY CITY AND STATE VENDOR PROFILE
TVSETDESIGNS.COM Charlotte, NC MAJ
C. Scenic LLC Dallas, TX WBE
UNISET Rochester, NY MAJ
Central Scenic Columbus, OH MAJ
The contract authorized by this ordinance will be for one year from the date of a confirmed purchase order by the City Auditor. This agreement is not subject to automatic renewal. However, upon mutual agreement, to include same pricing and terms and conditions as those set forth, the services may be continued for two additional one-year terms. Future renewals of this contract shall require appropriation and authorization of funds by the Council of the City of Columbus, the Columbus City Auditor and approved by all parties having jurisdiction thereof.
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