Cable/Satellite Services for Southeast Correctional Center

The Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking competitive, sealed bids to establish a contract for cable/satellite television services at the Southeast Correctional Center located in Charleston, Mississippi County. The Invitation for Bid (IFB931ER234N9017) requires vendors to provide monthly standard definition cable/satellite television services with a required channel listing specified in Attachment 1, as well as optional a la carte pricing for additional standard channels. The initial contract term is 12 months with three potential 12-month renewal options. A non-mandatory site inspection is scheduled for March 26, 2019, at 10:00 AM, with interested vendors required to register at least four days prior with the SECC Business Manager. Bids must be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS or as sealed hard copies by April 11, 2019, at 3:00 PM CDT. The monthly service charge must include all miscellaneous costs, equipment rental, local service network surcharges, service and maintenance charges. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, nor does it identify the current incumbent service provider. Payment terms are net 45 days, with invoices to be submitted to the Department of Corrections' Fiscal Management Unit in Jefferson City. The total estimated contract value is not disclosed in the bidding documents. Vendors are required to provide pricing for the initial contract term and each of the three potential renewal periods, covering all associated costs within their monthly service charge. The services will be delivered FOB Destination to the Southeast Correctional Center at 300 East Pedro Simmons Drive in Charleston, Missouri. Bidders must complete and submit the IFB cover page, Exhibit A Pricing Page, and any applicable Exhibits B through F with their response to be considered for the contract.