When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 27, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 20, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $50,000 – $150,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by City of Lima. The work is located in Lima, Ohio, United States.

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Overview

Media, Creative Design & AV Production

Lima, Ohio, United StatesPosted: October 10, 2026Deadline: October 27, 2026

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SUMMARY

The City of Lima is seeking a vendor to provide full-service broadcast production for its government TV channel, GTV-Lima, including videography, editing, and broadcasting services.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must provide personal injury and property damage accident liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per claim
Must be in compliance with the Worker's Compensation Act of the State of Ohio
Must provide filming and audio equipment for special events occurring outside of Council Chambers
Must comply with all applicable federal, state, and city laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, and regulations

BUDGET

Estimate

$50,000 – $150,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Request for Proposal Published: October 10th, 2026

Question Submittal Deadline: October 20th, 2026

Proposals Due: October 27th, 2026

Vendor Short-List Interviews: October 29th, 2026

Vendor Selection: November 2nd, 2026

GTV Equipment Training: December 1st, 2026 (week of)

GTV Service Provision Begins: January 1st, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 20, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City of Lima

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DESCRIPTION

The City of Lima, Ohio, requires a service provider to manage and operate GTV-Lima. The scope includes broadcasting City Council meetings, mayoral media briefings, and other city-produced educational content. The provider will be responsible for filming, editing, and broadcasting services for the 2027 calendar year, with options for a 2-year extension. The city provides all necessary AV equipment for in-house production, but the vendor must provide equipment for filming special events outside of the Council Chambers.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 27, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 20, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $50,000 – $150,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City of Lima. The work is located in Lima, Ohio, United States.

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