RFB-JB-201201 - Cable TV Scheduling and Distribution System

Summary of Specifications:
The Charter Township of Independence, Michigan, is requesting bids on an operations system for their cable access television channels. The system should be designed as a turn-key installation with the following features: On-air Scheduling: • System must be Windows based and be accessible from several networked computers. • Must be capable of handling multiple channels simultaneously. 

• Full integration with storage servers and record/playback automation. • Wide range of reports available. • Sophisticated media asset management. • Ability to assign assets to multiple playback times easily and efficiently. • Ability to interrupt scheduled programming for live telecasts. 

• User friendly interface. 

Storage: • Minimum of 4TB of storage for media files. • Ability to expand storage in the future. 

Recording and Playback Automation: • File capture and transfer capabilities for a wide range of file formats. • Must provide continuous service to 2 separate Comcast channels and 2 separate AT&T U-verse channels. • Internet streaming of all channels. • Video on-demand over the internet. 

On-air Graphics: • Ability to create and playback a message board slide show to multiple channels. • Automatic on-screen program schedule for each channel. 

• Ability to export program schedule to a web site. 

• Lower-third keying capability. 

Monitoring: • Quality control monitors for video and audio for multiple channels at every step of the distribution chain. • Ability to monitor video and audio from multiple channels throughout the facility. 

Additional Features: • Uninterruptible power supply. • Automated media back-up or mirrored system. • On-site training. • Installation included. • Warranty on all parts and labor. • Technical support plan. 

Job site walk thru is highly recommended. Use contact info to set up date/time for walk thru.