Explanation
BACKGROUND:
To accommodate new Council members and an increased demand for multimedia content, CTV has expanded their team. This proposed camera package will equip staff with the necessary tools to continue producing high-quality content for broadcast and web delivery. The system includes multiple cameras to facilitate coverage of live events and allow camera packages to go out with producers on different shoots simultaneously. The cameras being proposed are industry-standard and are an upgrade of current equipment. The items being requested include camera bodies, lenses, battery systems and other associated hardware.
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with B & H Foto & Electronics, Inc. for the one-time purchase of Sony large sensor video cameras, lenses and accessories to be used by DoT staff within the city’s government television division. This ordinance will result in an expenditure of no more than $81,941.90 for a period of one year.
The Department of Technology (DoT) through utilization of a Request for Quotation process as directed in Columbus City Code Chapter 329, received seven vendors' responses to RFQ026094 for the purchase of Sony large sensor cameras, lenses and accessories. DoT received bids from: B & H Foto & Electronics Inc., DBISP LLC, Mr Cheapo.com LLC, Bill & Mike's Photo Inc., Business Bay LLC, Tarazi LLC, and Focus Camera LLC. Out of all of the responses, B & H Foto & Electronics, Inc. was the lowest bidder.
The responses were evaluated for pricing, experience, and quality. The Department of Technology is recommending that the award be made to B & H Foto & Electronics.
Vendor Vendor ID Quote
B & H Foto & Electronics, Inc. (000621) $81,941.90
Focus Camera, LLC. (038231) $85,992.48
Bill & Mike’s Photo, Inc. (004965) $86,640.36
Mr. Cheapo.com, LLC. (001707) $90,873.88
DBISP, LLC. (001306) $94,702.17
Business Bay, LLC (024269) $100,072.82
Tarazi, LLC (03...
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