CTN Cablecast Server Upgrade

The City of Ann Arbor is seeking to upgrade its existing channel servers by replacing two Cablecast FLEX 4 Servers with two Cablecast VIO 4 Servers. The upgrade includes Cablecast CG licensing and Closed Captioning service. The city requires the successful bidder to provide options for 5 years of support, installation, and setup, including data transfer from the existing servers, as well as training. The bidder must submit their proposal, including pricing for the base bid and optional items, and provide references from similar contracts within the past three years. • The base bid includes two Cablecast VIO 4 Video Servers, four Cablecast CG bulletin board software licenses, and 500 hours of Closed Captioning service. • Optional items include 5 years of support, installation and setup, and training. • The city reserves the right to award the contract to the bidder that provides the best value, considering factors such as references, past experience, and qualifications. • The city also reserves the right to request that bidders report their annual greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, or other relevant criteria to help the city understand the environmental impact of its procurement decisions.