Transmission Encoder System

The State of Idaho, through Idaho Public Television, is seeking a vendor to design, supply, install, and support a fully redundant broadcast transmission encoder system. The solution must meet ATSC 1.0 standards (future‑proofed for ATSC 3.0), provide multiple SDI inputs, generate five IP‑multicast streams with FEC and EAS insertion, and include comprehensive licensing, monitoring, and training. Delivery is required within eight weeks of order, with commissioning completed within 90 days and a 30‑day post‑commissioning service window. Payment is structured as 85 % after successful delivery, commissioning, and acceptance, and the remaining 15 % after the 30‑day service period. The contract term is initially one year with the possibility of renewal up to eight years. • Core deliverables: ATSC‑compliant encoder hardware/software, redundancy (n + 1), licensing for EAS, FEC, MPEG‑2/4/HEVC, audio codecs, and monitoring tools. • Services: 8‑year parts availability, 1‑year warranty, 24 × 7 remote support, on‑site training for ≥5 IDPTV engineers, and full documentation. • Schedule: Pre‑proposal virtual meeting (July 9 2026), questions deadline (July 16 2026), proposal deadline (August 11 2026), public opening (August 7 2026), delivery within 8 weeks, commissioning within 90 days.