Cable Television Services

Robinson Correctional Center, part of the Illinois Department of Corrections, is soliciting sealed bids under an Invitation for Bid for a five-year cable television programming contract serving individuals in custody. The listed due date of November 3, 2026 has passed as of November 4, 2026, and all equipment and services must be operational by January 1, 2027, at 12:00 a.m. CDT. The solicitation indicates no small business, minority-owned, women-owned, or veteran-owned set-asides.

The vendor must provide all equipment, wiring, signal, and service to deliver programming to approximately 600 drops across multiple facility buildings. The required channel lineup includes broadcast networks ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX; cable channels including ESPN, CNN, History Channel, and Food Network; and a minimum of two programmable in-house channels for movies and administrative communications. Vendors must submit the Illinois Vendor Disclosure form unless they hold an approved, unexpired Illinois Procurement Gateway registration number. A non-responsive bid results from incomplete disclosure forms. All vendor personnel must pass background checks and drug screening, and Illinois prevailing wage rates apply.

Pricing is estimated rather than firm and is set through a BidBuy Purchase Order attached to the contract, with the State entering the maximum total amount before execution. The contract term runs five years from final signature of both parties, through December 31, 2031, and the total term may not exceed ten years including renewals or extensions. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination, with the vendor responsible for transportation costs. Required insurance includes general commercial liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, auto liability of $1,000,000, and workers' compensation as required by law. Invoices are due quarterly to the Robinson Correctional Center Business Office with itemized service details. The contract is contingent on funding availability, and the State may terminate for cause with notice or for convenience with 30 days' written notice.