Live Character Generator Systems

The City of Santa Barbara is seeking two independent real-time character generator systems with SDI Fill and Key outputs, future NDI capability, installation, training, and one year of software licensing.

City of Santa Barbara > General Services Division


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Bid No. 6210
Oct 22, 2026 10:00 PM
Oct 02, 2026 04:58 PM
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mhart@santabarbaraca.gov
+18055645351
310 East Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, CA, USA
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Description

The City of Santa Barbara is soliciting bids for two identical, independent real-time character generator systems for municipal and City Council meeting broadcasts. Each system must support live lower-thirds, speaker identifiers, agenda topics, bugs, text scrolls, and public-comment timers, with software-driven updates from CSV or Excel data and an interface suitable for non-technical or volunteer operators. The systems must be installed and configured in the City's control room, including required low-voltage signal cabling, training estimated at six hours, equipment manuals and accessories, and a one-year software license. Each system must be rackmountable, provide synchronized SDI Fill and Key outputs, and support NDI output through software without additional license or hardware fees. The bid also includes an itemized hardware-chassis breakdown and may include optional pricing for future annual software licensing and technical support. A payment bond equal to 100% of the bid total is required from the successful bidder when the bid exceeds $25,000.

Classification Codes
NAICS334310Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
PSC7010ADPE System Configuration
Smart Codes
character generator systemsbroadcast graphics installationsdi and ndi video systems
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Oct 2, 2026-Bid Posted Date
Oct 12, 2026 07:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Oct 22, 2026 10:00 PM-Bid Due Date
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) — $2,000,000.00
Required
  • Payment Bond — 100%
Required
  • Minimum 5 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Documents
TitleDate Posted
Bid No. 6210 Live Character Generator SystemsOct 02, 2026 08:57 AM
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