Cable Television Services

Privatel Incorporated has been awarded a four-year cable and satellite television programming contract by the Illinois Department of Corrections at Vandalia Correctional Center, effective September 3, 2026, through September 2, 2030. The total contract value is $248,760.00, with a consistent annual value of $62,190.00 across each contract year. The vendor will provide comprehensive cable or satellite television services to approximately 750 potential connections throughout the facility, including labor, materials, parts, service, training, and equipment upgrades necessary to establish and maintain consistent signal coverage across all housing areas.

The service scope encompasses two distinct television systems: one facility-controlled channel for institutional messaging and information dissemination to housing dorms, and a second service allowing individuals in custody to select their own programming. The vendor is required to supply, install, and maintain all necessary headend infrastructure, provide 24/7 customer support with technician dispatch capability within 24-48 hours, and deliver a minimum of 100 channels. Payment will be invoiced monthly based on actual television counts conducted semi-annually, with the vendor required to maintain $1,000,000 in general commercial liability insurance per occurrence and comply with all Illinois Department of Corrections security requirements, including background checks for personnel.