Basic Information

Reference Number

0000160286

Issuing Organization

TVO - The Ontario Educational Communications Authority

Owner Organization

TVO

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

RFP 2019-0918-348

Title

TVO Antenna Replacement - 600 MHZ Repack Channel Change at TVO Kitchener

Source ID

PV.AG.ON.328705.C42068

Agreement Type

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Kitchener-Waterloo-Barrie

Description

TVO is seeking bids to;

Supply and Install new UHF antenna at TVO Kitchener site.
Supply and install new transmission line.
Removal of existing Antenna and 6 1/8 transmission line.

d)   Provide factory and onsite testing and reports
e)   Supply and install interim auxiliary antennas and transmission line for continuity of Service.
f)    Removal of auxiliary antenna and transmission line.
g)   Provide technical manuals for equipment purchased.
h) Provide “as built” drawings of new installation.

TVO will flash cut over to our new channel during the phase 10 test period May 2, 2020 – July 3, 2020.

Business Objectives

ISED in collaboration with the FCC have mandated that current OTA TV 600Mhz band users vacate this spectrum so it can be repurposed for wireless services. On April 13, 2017 TVO received formal notice that it must change channel at Kitchener (Paris), by July 3, 2020.

As our current antenna at Paris will not accommodate the new channel TVO intends to install a new antenna at this location.

Ideally to maintain continuity of service during install of new antenna an auxiliary antenna and transmission line will need to be installed prior. TVO is looking for the best approach for this lease or buy. Also would like this aspect of the job quoted separately so we can consider structural concerns with tower, if any. We may not be able to do this.

Tower structural analysis and final install inspections will be commissioned by TVO and is a requirement by tower owner. TVO will coordinate all work with tower owners, be on site during installation and arrange power downs as needed to comply with Safety Code 6.

TVO has commissioned an engineering brief and submitted applications to ISED and CRTC.

Call SignCurrent channelNew channelCurrent antennaSite Name
CICO-DT-282822Jampro Jzz-2-0B directionalKitchener

Dates

Publication

2019/09/19 03:30:33 PM EDT

Bid Intent

Required

Bid Intent Deadline

2019/10/16 12:00:00 AM EDT

Question Acceptance Deadline

2019/10/14 01:00:00 PM EDT

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

2019/10/18 02:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Jack Nunes

416-484-2600 ext. 2119

jnunes@tvo.org

Buyer Preferences, Guidelines & Requirements

General Requirements

- Certification/Training

- Insurance Required

- Material Safety Data Sheets Required

- Safety Standards Plan

- Warranty Information Required

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

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