City Channel Pittsburgh End-of-Life Replacements

The City of Pittsburgh is issuing an Invitation for Bid to replace the aging broadcast equipment used for City Channel Pittsburgh. This is a one‑time, bulk purchase of new, non‑refurbished broadcast and networking hardware, followed by installation by certified technicians. The contract includes detailed equipment lists (network switches, fiber optics, audio/video routers, power supplies, UPS units, displays, etc.) and requires the vendor’s installation staff to hold CTS®, Extron Authorized Programmer, and Biamp Tesira Forte certifications. Bidders must submit a fixed‑price proposal, include shipping and handling in the price, and meet DBE participation goals (18% MBE, 7% WBE, 5% veteran, 3% LGBTQIA+). The bid must be submitted electronically by October 26, 2026, with questions due by October 12, 2026.