IDOC-Hill CC-IBF Cable TV Emergency Final Cost-jlt

The state of Illinois is seeking an emergency final cost for cable TV services at the Hill Correctional Center, which is part of the Illinois Department of Corrections. This procurement was necessary to avoid disruption to these critical services provided to the inmate population and paid for through the Inmate Benefit Fund. The initial emergency contract was with the incumbent vendor, Friendship Cable of Texas DBA Correctional Cable, from February 14, 2020 to May 13, 2020 at an estimated cost of $22,000. The final cost of the emergency contract was $21,275.91 with the term ending on May 13, 2020. The state is now seeking to procure these services through a competitive bidding process to establish a new contract.

The procurement is limited to the jurisdiction of Kendall County, Illinois. No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are provided. The incumbent vendor, Friendship Cable of Texas DBA Correctional Cable, has been the current provider of these services. The state has not provided any details on the possible award value or budget range for the new contract.