City of Pittsburgh - City Channel Pittsburgh End-of-Life Replacements - 2026-IFB-200 (2026)
City of PittsburghCity · Pittsburgh, PA- Due
- Oct 26, 2026
- 10 days left
- Posted
- Sep 28, 2026
- Primary contact
- Matthew Marshman
- (412) 715-3489
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Pittsburgh Office of Management and Budget is soliciting bids for City Channel Pittsburgh End-of-Life Replacements. This bulk procurement encompasses new broadcasting, streaming, and production equipment, including managed network switches, fiber optic SFP connections, card cages, power supplies, alarm sensing modules, 3G HD-SDI receivers and transmitters, analog video transmitters and receivers, Biamp Tesira servers and IO modules, mic/line input and output cards, Dante network audio cards, AJA routing switchers and control panels, OpenGear frames, video distribution amplifiers, HDMI converters, sliding rack shelves, video converters, commercial 65" UHD displays, tilting wall mounts, Surgex UPS power supplies, and equipment installation services. Technicians conducting installation must hold CTS, EAS, and Biamp Tesira Forte certifications. Bids are due by October 26, 2026, with questions due by October 12, 2026. The contract requires compliance with DBE participation goals, prevailing wage ordinances, and insurance coverage.
Managed network switch; Industrial-grade fiber optic SFP connections; FiberLink 20-position card cage; Universal power supply; Alarm sensing module; Four-channel receiver for 3G HD-SDI; Four-channel transmitter for 3G HD-SDI; Analog video transmitter; Analog video receiver; Frame and power supply with AVB and DSP-2 card; Expansion chassis; 4-channel mic/line input card; 4-channel mic/line output card; Dante network audio card; 64 x 64 3G HD-SDI routing switcher; Redundant power supply; Local control panel; OpenGear frame with power supply; 1:8 or 2:4 3G HD-SDI re-clocking video distribution amplifier; 3G-HDSDI to HDMI converter; Sliding rack shelf; 3G/ 4K SDI to analog composite video converter; Commercial 65" UHD display; Large Fusion Series tilting wall mount; 2000 VA double-conversion UPS and power supply; 1500 VA double-conversion UPS and power supply; Equipment Installation
Price, lowest responsive and responsible bidder
SUMMARY
The City of Pittsburgh Office of Management and Budget is soliciting bids for City Channel Pittsburgh End-of-Life Replacements.
This bulk procurement encompasses new broadcasting, streaming, and production equipment, including managed network switches, fiber optic SFP connections, card cages, power supplies, alarm sensing modules, 3G HD-SDI receivers and transmitters, analog video transmitters and receivers, Biamp Tesira servers and IO modules, mic/line input and output cards, Dante network audio cards, AJA routing switchers and control panels, OpenGear frames, video distribution amplifiers, HDMI converters, sliding rack shelves, video converters, commercial 65" UHD displays, tilting wall mounts, Surgex UPS power supplies, and equipment installation services. Technicians conducting installation must hold CTS, EAS, and Biamp Tesira Forte certifications. Bids are due by October 26, 2026, with questions due by October 12, 2026. The contract requires compliance with DBE participation goals, prevailing wage ordinances, and insurance coverage.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price, lowest responsive and responsible bidder
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
27- Managed network switch
- Industrial-grade fiber optic SFP connections
- FiberLink 20-position card cage
- Universal power supply
- Alarm sensing module
- Four-channel receiver for 3G HD-SDI
- Four-channel transmitter for 3G HD-SDI
- Analog video transmitter
- Analog video receiver
- Frame and power supply with AVB and DSP-2 card
- Expansion chassis
- 4-channel mic/line input card
- 4-channel mic/line output card
- Dante network audio card
- 64 x 64 3G HD-SDI routing switcher
- Redundant power supply
- Local control panel
- OpenGear frame with power supply
- 1:8 or 2:4 3G HD-SDI re-clocking video distribution amplifier
- 3G-HDSDI to HDMI converter
- Sliding rack shelf
- 3G/ 4K SDI to analog composite video converter
- Commercial 65" UHD display
- Large Fusion Series tilting wall mount
- 2000 VA double-conversion UPS and power supply
- 1500 VA double-conversion UPS and power supply
- Equipment Installation
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Certified Technology Specialist Certification
- Biamp Tesira Server Certification
- Extron Authorized Programmer in Control Script Certification
- Equal Opportunity Review Commission Participation Form
- Vendor Contact Sheet
- Vendor Registration Form
- W-9 Form
- Submit to
- https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/pittsburghpa
- Scope location
- Pittsburgh, PA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this IFB from City of Pittsburgh?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 26, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/pittsburghpa. For questions, contact Matthew Marshman.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including City of Pittsburgh in PA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the IFB submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Matthew Marshman at (412) 715-3489. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Managed network switch; Industrial-grade fiber optic SFP connections; FiberLink 20-position card cage; Universal power supply; Alarm sensing module; Four-channel receiver for 3G HD-SDI; Four-channel transmitter for 3G HD-SDI; Analog video transmitter; Analog video receiver; Frame and power supply wi. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price, lowest responsive and responsible bidder" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Pittsburgh?
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of October 26, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Certified Technology Specialist Certification, Biamp Tesira Server Certification, Extron Authorized Programmer in Control Script Certification, Equal Opportunity Review Commission Participation Form,. Review the full document from City of Pittsburgh for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Pittsburgh, PA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.