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The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), specifically the Pinckneyville Correctional Center located in Piatt County, is seeking a satellite television service provider through an Invitation for Bid (IFB #25-426DOC-PINCK-B-46310). The procurement requires a vendor to provide comprehensive cable TV programming services for approximately 1,900 inmate televisions, including a minimum of 47 specified channels and two in-house facility channels. The successful contractor must install and maintain all necessary equipment up to the launch amp, provide 24/7 technical support, and respond to service calls within 24-48 hours. Bidders must submit proposals electronically through the BidBuy system, with all questions required to be submitted in writing by November 26, 2024. The contract will have an initial five-year term with a potential maximum contract term of ten years, and bids must remain firm for 90 days from the opening date. The state will award the contract to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder based on overall total price, with bids due by February 13, 2025.

The procurement does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses, as the Notice of Award indicates zero participation in Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and Veterans Business Program (VBP). Vendors must complete mandatory vendor disclosure forms, verify authorization to conduct business in Illinois, and ensure compliance with various state laws and regulations. Buford Satellite Systems was awarded the contract with a total value of $336,528.00, significantly lower than other bids ranging from $1,007,760.00 to $1,795,500.00. The contract requires the vendor to maintain $1,000,000 per occurrence in general commercial liability insurance and comply with state security requirements, including personnel background checks. Payment will be made monthly from the Central Inmate Benefit Fund based on semi-annual television count verifications, with no direct liability to the State of Illinois. Vendors must also pay a $15 fee for the Minority Contractor Opportunity Initiative for contracts valued at $1,000 or more.