DOC Lawrence cable television repairs -ll

The Illinois Department of Corrections, specifically the Lawrence Correctional Center located in Sumner, is seeking a qualified vendor to perform comprehensive cable television system repairs across nine housing units. The contract (Bid Number 25-426DOC-LAWRE-B-47339) requires a contractor capable of troubleshooting, repairing, and potentially replacing wiring and cable transmission system components, including both wall and underground cables. Vendors must demonstrate expertise in cable system installation, maintenance, and repair, and will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, equipment, tools, and supplies for system testing and restoration. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for April 17, 2025, at 1:00 pm, with attendance limited to three participants per vendor and a registration deadline of April 16, 2025. The proposal submission deadline is set for April 23, 2025, with the contract term running from execution through June 30, 2025. Contractors must undergo background checks, comply with facility security protocols, and provide comprehensive documentation of all work performed, including itemized listings of parts and equipment installed.

The contract appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Work must be performed during standard working hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 3:00pm), with potential overtime rates for services outside these hours. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the contract will be executed through a BidBuy Purchase Order with pricing to be detailed in that document. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements and carry mandatory insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in general commercial liability and auto liability. The state retains significant flexibility in contract management, including the ability to suspend or terminate the contract based on performance or budgetary constraints. Successful vendors will need to navigate complex facility security protocols and provide meticulous documentation of all repair and maintenance activities completed within the correctional facility's infrastructure.