ADA-Compliant Closed Captioning System

The City of St. Marys in Georgia is seeking a subcontractor to implement a real-time closed captioning system designed to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act during council and court proceedings. The system must provide accurate, synchronized text captions for spoken content in live settings, enabling individuals with hearing impairments to fully access municipal proceedings. The contract falls under NAICS code 519130, which pertains to other information services, indicating the need for specialized technology and expertise in live captioning solutions. Subcontractors must be prepared to deliver a system that is reliable, scalable, and compatible with existing audiovisual infrastructure used in official sessions. Proposals must be submitted by July 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM, with the opportunity awarded under a subcontract arrangement and no specific set-aside provisions identified. The project’s primary goal is accessibility and legal compliance, requiring the solution to meet or exceed federal ADA standards for real-time transcription accuracy, latency, and usability. While the exact location of performance and point of contact are unspecified, the system will be deployed at municipal facilities within St. Marys where council and court activities occur. Successful bidders will need to demonstrate experience with live captioning in public sector environments, ability to train staff, and capacity for ongoing technical support to maintain uninterrupted service.