Title
Part- Time Television Engineering Services Contract - IFB-26-0141 Request for Award (Ordinance S-52770) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Engineering and Recording Inc dba EAR Professional Audio Video, to provide part-time television engineering services for the Communications Office and the Budget and Research Department. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the contract will not exceed $325,000.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide services to operate and maintain PHXTV's broadcast and productions systems, deliver technical support and preventative maintenance for all software and equipment, maintain and operate on-site servers and ensure compliance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations. These services are essential to ensure reliable operations, support high quality video content, enable emergency repairs and provide technical assistance and research to meet the City's video production needs.
Procurement Information
An Invitation for Bid procurement was processed in accordance with City of Phoenix Administrative Regulation 3.10. One vendor submitted a bid deemed to be responsive to posted specifications and responsible to provide the required goods and services. Following an evaluation based on price, the procurement officer recommends award to the following vendor:
Selected Bidder
Engineering and Recording Inc dba EAR Professional Audio Video.
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about May 16, 2026, for a five-year term with no options to extend.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $325,000. Funding is available in the Communications Office and Budget and Research Department operating budgets.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by City Manager Ed Zuercher, Deputy City Manager Amber Williamson, the Communications Office and the Budget and Research Department.