City of Santa Barbara Live Character Generator Systems - Bid No. 6210 (2026)
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- Primary Contact
- Marisela Hart · (805) 564-5351
- Scope Location
- Santa Barbara, California
- Submission Address
- 310 E. Ortega St., Santa Barbara, California, 93101
SUMMARY
The City of Santa Barbara's Government Access Television Channel is requesting quotes for two identical, independent real-time Character Generator (CG) systems comparable to the Ross XPression Prime software edition to upgrade its broadcast graphics infrastructure. These systems will handle live lower-thirds, speaker identifiers, agenda topics, bugs, and public comment timers for municipal and City Council meeting broadcasts. The solution requires a hybrid bridge supporting physical SDI Fill & Key outputs with future NDI streaming capability. Submissions are due by October 22, 2026, with a notice of interest deadline on October 12, 2026.
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How do I respond to this Bid from City of Santa Barbara?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 22, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: 310 E. Ortega St., Santa Barbara, California, 93101. For questions, contact Marisela Hart.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of October 22, 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 Bid?
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Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Santa Barbara in CA, 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 Bid 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 Marisela Hart at (805) 564-5351. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Santa Barbara, California. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
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