Digital Television Services

The State of Nevada Purchasing Division, on behalf of the Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC), is issuing a Request for Proposals for Digital Television Services to provide television viewing capabilities for offenders in cells, dayrooms, and other designated areas across multiple correctional facilities. Qualified vendors must demonstrate experience providing similar services to correctional or institutional environments and must comply with all security protocols and facility operational requirements. The procurement encompasses the provision and maintenance of a comprehensive digital television system supporting content delivery across multiple viewing locations, including basic channel packages, educational and public access channels, institutional channel feeds, equipment leasing for receivers and decoders, maintenance and technical support packages, installation and implementation costs, emergency repair and service rates, and ongoing annual service costs. Vendors must complete mandatory site visits scheduled for May 26-28, 2026, at facilities throughout Nevada's correctional system, and must register in advance. The proposal due date is June 18, 2026, with submission required through nevadaepro.com. Evaluation criteria include vendor knowledge and expertise, flexibility regarding scope and timeline changes, satisfaction with delivered materials and products, staff interaction dynamics, schedule adherence, customer service responsiveness, billing accuracy, problem resolution capability, and ability to meet business requirements, as assessed through reference questionnaires and vendor information responses. All proposals must include completed cost schedules detailing monthly service costs, installation costs, optional services, emergency repair rates, and total cost summaries for the first year and ongoing annual costs.

The documentation does not identify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendors currently providing these services. Vendors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage throughout the contract duration, including Commercial General Liability with General Aggregate limits of $2,000,000 and Each Occurrence limits of $1,000,000, Automobile Liability with Combined Single Limits of $1,000,000, Workers' Compensation at statutory levels, and Professional Liability with limits of $1,000,000 per claim and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, with all policies naming the State of Nevada as an additional insured and carriers maintaining A.M. Best ratings of not less than A-VII. The contract is subject to a standard form agreement incorporating the Scope of Work, Deliverables, Payment Schedule, insurance requirements, and all applicable state and federal regulations including Civil Rights Act requirements and Americans with Disabilities Act provisions. The contract allows for termination without cause by either party with thirty days' written notice and includes payment terms with invoices normally paid within 45 to 60 days of receipt following State acceptance, with an administrative fee not to exceed one percent assessed quarterly. No specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed in the available procurement documents.