2025-0064 - Belmont Robotic Camera

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:  The New York Racing Association, Inc. (“NYRA”) is soliciting proposals “Bid” or “Proposal” from interested parties (“Bidder or Bidders”) for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of a robotic camera control system for multiple fixed-position cameras located around four concentric horse racing tracks and other specified areas at Belmont Park in Elmont, NY. The system must provide automated and manual control of pan, tilt, zoom (PTZ), and focus for Canon CR-X300 and CR-X500 series cameras. Key functionalities include recalling multiple preset scene files, automated camera movements based on horse tracking data, and logic-based control to enable or prohibit PTZ adjustments under specific conditions (e.g., on-air tally status). The system must operate independently of NYRA production systems for basic QC and support integration with NYRA and other production systems tally and GPIO systems. Camera installation must be completed by April 1, 2026. Entire system must be installed by May 1, 2026, including commissioning.  All training must be completed by May 21, 2026. The term of any agreement as a result of this RFP shall be until the successful installation of equipment and completion of training to NYRA’s satisfaction.

Proposals will be received by the Senior Director of Procurement at 110-00 Rockaway Blvd, Suite 1, Ozone Park, NY 11417, no later than 5 PM, prevailing time, on October 28, 2025.  Complete details and specifications relating to the proposed work are available and can be downloaded from the Empire State Purchasing Group Website: https://www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york/nyra

Bids will be accepted electronically; prospective bidders have the opportunity to submit their bids via the following website: https://www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york/nyra (Empire State Purchasing Group). In addition, manual bids will be accepted at the above-referenced address.

It is the bidder’s sole responsibility to submit their bids on time.