Columbus Public Health Audiovisual, Unified Communications and Broadcast Systems Upgrade

Columbus Public Health is seeking qualified audiovisual systems integrators for a turnkey project to furnish, install, program, and commission integrated audiovisual, unified communications, and broadcast production systems across seven rooms at their facility in Columbus, Ohio. The scope includes a broadcast-capable media relations room, a large executive boardroom with a 98-inch display, an IT meeting room with acoustic treatment, one mobile video conferencing cart, and three identical mid-size collaboration rooms. The project requires interoperability with Webex, Teams, and Zoom, and specifically mandates a successful Webex Direct Guest Join demonstration as a condition of acceptance. The solicitation, identified as RFQ033658, requires bidders to provide a detailed line-item price schedule and a comprehensive project timeline. Evaluation is based on a 100-point scale focusing on past performance, quality and feasibility of the plan, technical competency, and cost. Key technical requirements include the use of manufacturer-certified technicians and a technician holding Audinate Dante Certification Level 3 for networked audio rooms. Contractors must also hold a valid Contract Compliance Certification from the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and adhere to strict labeling, debris removal, and electronic waste disposal policies. Final acceptance is contingent upon a formal User Acceptance Test and the secure transfer of all administrative credentials to CPH IT.