Amendment 1 Answers for Kewanee cable bid 8-202_1~1.docx

This document is Amendment 1 for a cable television contract issued by the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) for the Kewanee Life Skills Re-Entry Center. The procurement, identified as Solicitation No. 26-426DOC-KEWAN-B-48835, seeks a five-year cable service contract covering 327 total cable drops across 6 housing units and 1 healthcare unit. The contract requires a minimum of 24 channels, including local networks, news, sports, and entertainment programming, with a dedicated in-house facility messaging channel. Electronic bids must be submitted through BidBuy by September 4, 2025, with bid responses remaining valid for 90 days from the opening date.

The current provider is Buford Satellite Systems, and the cable distribution will be via coaxial cable from a single central distribution point. The contract will be funded through the Central Inmate Benefit Fund, with no direct liability to the State of Illinois. The state will award the contract to the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidder, with potential additional considerations for vendors hiring qualified veterans and ex-offenders. No subcontractors are permitted, and all services must be performed at the Kewanee facility located at 2021 Kentville Road, Kewanee, IL 61443. Vendors must comply with strict security protocols, including employee background checks, and the contract has an initial term of five years, with a maximum total term not exceeding ten years.