DOC PNKCC SATELLITE CONTRACT bjl - CIBF Expense

The State of Illinois, through the Department of Corrections (IDOC), is seeking a vendor to provide cable television services for the offender population at the Pinckneyville Correctional Center. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) requires the selected vendor to supply and inspect all necessary equipment, labor, service/maintenance, parts, materials, upgrades, and wiring to deliver cable television programming to the facility. The contract term is for 5 years with no option to renew, and it will be funded through the Central Inmate Benefit Fund at Pinckneyville. Bids must be submitted on a per drop/per month basis for each contract year, and a mandatory site visit is scheduled for April 1, 2019, with bids due by April 19, 2019 at 2:00 PM. There are no small business, minority, women, or veteran set-aside requirements, and subcontracting is not allowed under the contract.

The IFB does not contain any information about incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide any details on award values or budget ranges. The solicitation is open to all qualified vendors, and the evaluation criteria are not specified. Bidders must complete the required Forms A and B, which cover certifications, disclosures, and taxpayer identification information, as part of their response to the contract opportunity.