EMO -SP Emergency Cable Contract - ljg

This state and local contracting opportunity is for emergency cable TV services at the East Moline Correctional Center in Rock Island County, Illinois. The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is seeking a vendor to provide all equipment, wiring, signal, and service to deliver television programming services for an estimated 1,100 connections at the facility. The contract is for a 12-month period from January 25, 2021 to January 24, 2022. The vendor must maintain a toll-free telephone number answered 24/7 and dispatch a service technician within 24 hours if facility staff cannot resolve an issue. The contract includes a current channel lineup and outlines security procedures the vendor must follow, including background checks on all personnel. The contract is funded by the Central Inmate Benefit Fund, with a total estimated cost of $XXX for 12 months based on a per TV price. The state reserves the right to add, modify, or delete channels.

There are no noted subcontractor utilization, small business set-aside, or minority/female/disability/veteran owned business requirements for this opportunity. The contract may be terminated by the state for cause or convenience, and is contingent on the availability of appropriated funds. Vendors not registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) must complete the State of Illinois Forms A to be considered responsive and responsible for this contract opportunity. The deadline for responses is January 26, 2021.