Full-Service Broadcast Production for Lima's Government Channel

The City of Lima, Ohio seeks a qualified vendor to provide full‑service broadcast production for its Government TV (GTV‑Lima) channel for the 2027 calendar year, with an option to extend up to two additional years. The contractor will be responsible for live streaming and rebroadcasting City Council meetings, weekly mayoral media briefings, special events (e.g., State of the City address), and producing short educational/promotional videos. The city supplies the core AV infrastructure; the vendor must provide additional filming and audio equipment for off‑site events, manage scheduling, create graphics, archive content, and ensure compliance with FCC and local regulations. Compensation is based on hourly rates applied to estimated billable hours (≈192 hours for core services plus variable hours for special projects). • Live broadcast of two City Council meetings per month (≈60 hrs/yr). • Live broadcast of 4‑5 mayoral media briefings per month (≈88 hrs/yr) plus 6 community briefings (≈24 hrs/yr). • Production of State of the City address and other special events (≈20 hrs/yr). • Creation of 90‑second to 2‑minute promotional/educational videos (hours vary). • 24/7 channel operation, graphics, music, intros/outs, archiving, technical support, and staff training. • Estimated core billable hours: 172 (broadcast ops) + 20 (special events) + variable for video projects. • Contract start: Jan 1 2027; initial term 1 year, renewable up to 3 years. • Submission: sealed hard‑copy bid due 10 AM EST, 27 Oct 2026; no electronic submissions.