Cable/Satellite Services for Southeast Correctional Center

The Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking competitive sealed bids for cable/satellite television services at the Southeast Correctional Center located in Charleston, Montgomery County. The Invitation for Bid (IFB931ER234N9027) requires vendors to provide a monthly standard definition (SD) cable/satellite television service that includes a specified channel listing detailed in Attachment 1, with the option to include additional standard channels on an a la carte basis. The contract will have an initial 12-month term with three optional one-year renewal periods. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as sealed hard copies to the DOC Purchasing Section by April 11, 2019, at 3:00 PM CDT. A non-mandatory site inspection is scheduled for March 26, 2019, at 10:00 AM, with vendors required to register with the SECC Business Manager at least four days prior to the inspection. The monthly service charge must include all equipment rental, network surcharges, maintenance costs, and miscellaneous fees associated with providing the cable/satellite services.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation were identified in the solicitation documents. The IFB does not mention any preferences for disadvantaged enterprises or specific vendor qualifications beyond the ability to provide the required cable/satellite services. No incumbent vendor information was provided in the documents. The total contract value was not explicitly stated, and the solicitation does not specify a budget range for the services. Payment terms are set at Net 45 days, with invoices to be submitted to the DOC Fiscal Management Unit in Jefferson City. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, with the Department reserving the right to award to multiple vendors if deemed appropriate. Vendors are required to complete and submit the IFB cover page, Exhibit A Pricing Page, and any applicable Exhibits B through F as part of their bid response.