CATV Programming Services for UNC Chapel Hill

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a contractor to provide CATV programming services for its campus. The contractor will be responsible for providing high-quality, uninterrupted commercial programming to faculty, staff, classrooms, athletic venues, and public locations. The contractor must provide a scalable, software-configurable, digital QAM modulator environment that will allow the university to easily and quickly assign programming content to specific CATV channel assignments. The contractor must also provide all cabling and equipment necessary to transport content from their facility to the university's CATV head-end. The contract will have an initial term of 3 years, with the option to renew for up to 10 years. Key points to consider: • The contractor must provide a minimum of 100 channels, including local broadcast stations and popular cable networks. • The contractor must ensure that the CATV head-end system adheres to FCC performance standards. • The contractor must provide a help desk for problem resolution and an escalation procedure for unresolved issues. • The contractor must ensure that all equipment and software provided meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. • The contractor must provide pricing as one monthly rate per drop, with add-ons for different services.