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The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is seeking a satellite television service provider for the Pinckneyville Correctional Center through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with bid number B-45448. The procurement is for a comprehensive television programming service covering approximately 305 television drops within the correctional facility, with an initial contract term of 5 years and a potential maximum total term of 10 years. The selected vendor must install, maintain, and service all necessary equipment to deliver a minimum of 47 specified channels, plus two in-house channels for facility use, with all equipment and services to be operational by January 20, 2025. Key deliverables include full-service television programming, equipment installation, and ongoing maintenance, with monthly payments based on the actual number of connected televisions. The bid submission deadline is November 26, 2024, with electronic bids to be submitted through the BidBuy system. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest overall total price, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. Vendors must comply with facility security requirements, including personnel background checks and necessary training.

The procurement does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, with the Notice of Award indicating 0% for both Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and Veterans Business Program (VBP) utilization requirements. Subcontractors are permitted, but must adhere to the same security and background check protocols as the primary vendor. The most recent contract was awarded to Buford Satellite Systems at a total contract value of $135,559.08, with other bidders including Privatel Incorporated ($211,365.00), Merit Asset Group, LLC ($279,075.00), and Ashamu Enterprise, LLC ($505,482.60). The contract is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, requiring vendors to pay workers no less than prevailing local wages. Vendors must be registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway and complete mandatory vendor disclosure forms, including certifications related to business operations, legal standing, and potential conflicts of interest. The contract may be partially or fully funded with federal dollars, adding potential additional compliance requirements for the successful bidder.