IDOC-Dixon Cable TV SP Emergency

This state and local contract opportunity is for emergency cable television services for the Dixon Correctional Center, which is part of the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) located in Lee County, Illinois. The contract requires the selected vendor to provide all headend equipment and infrastructure to establish a private cable system with a minimum of 36 direct broadcast satellite channels and 6 local off-air channels. The vendor will be responsible for maintenance and repair of the headend equipment, while the facility will maintain the distribution system. The contract term is for one year, with the facility retaining ownership of all headend equipment at the end of the contract. The vendor's monthly price is based on an estimated 500 cable drops, with the facility reserving the right to choose the headend equipment location. The contract includes provisions for vendor personnel security requirements, invoicing, and maintenance scheduling. Prevailing wage requirements apply, and the vendor must be compliant with all relevant state and federal regulations.

The solicitation does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No subcontractors are mentioned, and there are no indications of existing incumbent vendors or contractors. The solicitation also does not provide any information on possible award values or budget ranges. Interested vendors must submit their responses electronically through the State's BidBuy system by the due date of February 11, 2021.