Professional Videography and Audio Production Equipment

Location:	Washington
Posted:	Nov 25, 2025
Due:	Dec 19, 2025
Agency:	Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	58 - Communications, Detection and Coherent Radiation Equipment
Solicitation No:	RFI - 2026-10
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Request for Information No. 2026-10

Professional Videography and Audio Production

Equipment

STATE OF WASHINGTON

OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON

PROJECT TITLE: Professional Videography and Audio Production Equipment

RESPONSE DUE DATE: 3:00 p.m., Pacific Time (PT) on December 19, 2025

SUBMIT RESPONSE TO: contracts@k12.wa.us

All communications concerning this RFI must be directed only to the RFI Coordinator via email.

Any other communication will be considered unofficial and non-binding on OSPI. Consultants

are to rely on written statements issued by the RFI Coordinator. Communication directed to

parties other than the RFI Coordinator may result in the disqualification of the Consultant.

This RFI is available at the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) website and at

the Department of Enterprise Services, Washington Electronic Business Solution (WEBS)

Procurement website. All RFI amendments and/or Consultant questions and OSPI answers will

be posted to these sites. All interested Consultants must be registered with WEBS under the

following commodity codes in order to receive automatic notifications: 655: Photographic

Equipment, Film, And Supplies; 840: Television Equipment And Accessories; 880: Visual

Education Equipment And Supplies; 915: Communications And Media Related Services; 918-02:

Audio/Visual Consulting Services; 939-06: Audio-Visual Equipment Maintenance and Repair

OSPI, and its contractors and subcontractors, must not discriminate in any programs or services based on

sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military

status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or

service animal by a person with a disability, and must comply with state and federal nondiscrimination laws,

including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the

Americans with Disabilities Act, and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Questions and complaints of

alleged discrimination should be directed to the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162/TTY: 360-

664-3631; or P.O. Box 47200, Olympia, WA 98504-7200; or equity@k12.wa.us.

Table of Contents

Section A. INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3

A.1. DEFINITIONS ...........................................................................................................................................3

A.2. PURPOSE OF REQUEST FOR INFORMATION...........................................................................3

A.3. BACKGROUND........................................................................................................................................4

A.4. OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE OF WORK ...............................................................................................4

A.5. CONSULTANT RESPONSE .................................................................................................................4

Section B. GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................................................................................6

B.1. RFI COORDINATOR ..............................................................................................................................6

B.2. QUESTIONS & ANSWERS..................................................................................................................6

B.3. ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES ......................................................................................6

B.4. CONSULTANT RESPONSE .................................................................................................................6

B.5. PROPRIETARY INFORMATION/PUBLIC DISCLOSURE.........................................................7

B.6. ADDENDUMS AND AMENDMENTS TO THE RFI ...................................................................7

B.7. SMALL BUSINESS, MINORITY & WOMEN’S BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (MWBE),

AND VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS PARTICIPATION .........................................................................8

B.8. ETHICS, POLICIES, & LAW ................................................................................................................8

B.9. COSTS OF RESPONSE PREPARATION .........................................................................................8

B.10. NO OBLIGATION TO CONTRACT .............................................................................................8

B.11. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ...................................................................................9

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Section A. INTRODUCTION

A.1. DEFINITIONS

Definitions for the purposes of this RFI include:

Agency or OSPI – The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction; the

entity issuing this RFI.

Amendment – A unilateral change to the Solicitation that is issued by OSPI at its sole discretion

and posted on WEBS and OSPI’s website.

Consultant – Individual organization, public or private agency submitting a response to this RFI.

Proprietary Information – Information such as patents, technological information or other

related information that the Bidder or Consultant does not want released or shared with the

public.

RCW – The Revised Code of Washington.

Request for Information – A document issued when an agency is seeking additional

information about services in the marketplace.

Response – A formal response submitted to OSPI regarding this RFI.

RFI Coordinator – An individual or designee who is employed by OSPI and who is responsible

for conducting this Solicitation.

Solicitation/Procurement – A formal process providing an equal and open opportunity for

Consultants culminating in a selection based upon predetermined criteria.

WEBS – Washington’s Electronic Business Solution, the Consultant notification system found at

Washington Electronic Business Solution (WEBS) Procurement website and maintained by the

Washington State Department of Enterprise Services.

A.2. PURPOSE OF REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is initiating this Request for

Information (RFI) to solicit information regarding identifying qualified vendors capable of

supplying a range of professional video and audio production equipment for use in

educational, training, and communications settings. This RFI is issued for informational

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planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals, nor

does it guarantee a future procurement.

A.3. BACKGROUND

Led by Superintendent Chris Reykdal, OSPI is the primary agency charged with overseeing public

K–12 education in Washington state. Working with the state's two hundred ninety-five (295)

public school districts and eight (8) state-tribal education compact schools, OSPI allocates

funding and provides tools, resources, and technical assistance so every student in Washington

is provided a high-quality public education.

OSPI supports statewide multimedia production efforts to inform, engage, and educate public

audiences. This includes the creation of short films, documentaries, live streaming, instructional

videos, and reels. Our agency is seeking equipment to upgrade or expand our current

production capabilities in alignment with emerging media standards and accessibility

requirements.

A.4. OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE OF WORK

A. Objective: Our objective is to gather information from qualified vendors capable of

supplying a range of professional video and audio production equipment for use in

educational, training, and communications settings.

B. Scope of Work OSPI is seeking qualified vendors to supply video/audio equipment on

an as-needed basis to support the Communications team’s work for the agency.

A.5. CONSULTANT RESPONSE

Please respond to the following questions:

1. Name of Company/Consultant who is responding to this RFI, including name, email,

and phone number the most appropriate person to contact should OSPI have any

follow-up questions.

2. Company/Consultant name and primary contact

3. Department of Enterprise Services Statewide Contract number (if applicable)

4. Product catalog or brochure (PDF or link)

5. Overview of delivery, warranty, and support services

6. Confirmation of ability to provide Net 30 terms and accept purchase orders

7. Examples of similar public sector clients or projects (optional)

8. Product information, service capabilities, company background and pricing estimates

(where available) for the following categories of professional-grade equipment:

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A. Video Equipment

• 4K and cinema-grade video cameras (e.g., Canon, Sony, Blackmagic)

• Lenses and filters

• Tripods, sliders, and stabilization rigs

• Studio and field lighting systems

• Teleprompters and external monitors

• Green screens and backdrops

B. Audio Equipment

• Shotgun and lavalier microphones

• Audio field recorders and interfaces

• Boom poles and wind protection kits

• Acoustic treatment panels for voiceover work

• Wireless audio transmission systems

C. Accessories & Integration

• Equipment cases and field kits

• Cabling and power solutions

• Media storage (SD cards, SSDs, RAID systems)

• Live-streaming hardware encoders

• Equipment bundles for mobile or remote field production

D. Service Options (if applicable)

• On-site consultation or installation support

• Equipment calibration or testing

• Warranty and support services

• Rental availability for specialized equipment

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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Number	Document(s)	Updates	Status	Agency Contact Name
RFI - 2026-10	Professional Videography and Audio Production Equipment		Due: 12/19/2025 - 3:00pm	Kyla Moore