IDOC-Kew-CIBF Cable Contract

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is seeking a five-year cable television service contract for the Kewanee Life Skills Re-Entry Center located in Henry County, Illinois. The procurement, identified as Solicitation No. 26-426DOC-KEWAN-B-48835, requires a vendor to provide comprehensive cable television services for the facility's incarcerated population. Specifically, the contract calls for cable programming across 323 drops in 6 housing units and 4 drops in the health care unit, with a minimum requirement of 24 channels including local networks, news, sports, and entertainment channels. The vendor must supply all necessary equipment, installation, maintenance, and programming, including a dedicated in-house channel for facility messaging. Electronic bids must be submitted through BidBuy by September 4, 2025, with bid responses remaining firm for 90 days from the opening date. The state will evaluate and award the contract to the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidder, with selection based on meeting specific responsiveness criteria and pricing submitted in the Quote Items Tab on BidBuy.

The contract will be funded through the Central Inmate Benefit Fund, with no direct liability to the State of Illinois. Potential bidders must complete mandatory documentation, including the Illinois Procurement Gateway Active Registered Vendor Disclosure form and vendor disclosure documents that require detailed information about business ownership, potential conflicts of interest, and compliance with state regulations. The procurement may have additional considerations for vendors who hire qualified veterans and certain ex-offenders, who might be eligible for tax credits. No subcontractors are permitted, and all services must be performed at the Kewanee facility located at 2021 Kentville Road, Kewanee, IL 61443. Vendors must comply with strict security protocols, including employee background checks. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract has an initial term of five years, with a maximum total term not exceeding ten years. The state reserves the right to amend the solicitation, reject any or all bids, and waive minor defects, maintaining flexibility in the procurement process.