RFP 26.001 - Broadcast Playout, Automation and Graphics Systems

Knowledge Network Corporation is soliciting proposals under RFP 26.001 for a qualified vendor or systems integrator to design, supply, deliver, install, and test a new Broadcast Playout, Automation, and Graphics system. The project aims to replace end-of-life equipment with modern solutions that integrate with existing SDI infrastructure and support current broadcast standards, specifically requiring Open APIs and Unicode/UTF-8 character handling. The procurement process is divided into two phases: an initial evaluation of proposed systems followed by a no-cost, four-week hands-on Proof of Concept for shortlisted vendors. Proposals are due by 5:00 PM Pacific Time on November 20, 2026, with the final evaluation expected to be completed by June 4, 2027. The selected contractor must be authorized to do business in Canada and maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least 2,000,000.00 CDN from insurers licensed in British Columbia. Key contractual obligations include ensuring all confidential and personal digital data remains on servers located within Canada and providing a Certificate of Destruction for such records upon request. The agreement includes strict intellectual property protections, prohibiting the use of third-party work product that infringes on patents or copyrights. Contract administration requires invoices to be submitted to the designated Knowledge Network contact, and either party may terminate the agreement with twenty business days' written notice.