IVHC - CableTV Service

This state and local contract opportunity is for cable TV services at the Illinois Veterans' Home located in Cook County, Illinois. The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs is seeking a vendor to provide cable/satellite television programming, installation, and leased equipment for an estimated 240 TVs. The required services include a base package of entertainment, local, sports, and music channels, with all equipment covered under warranty and any repairs or replacements completed within 48 hours at no additional charge. The contract term is 24 months, and the installation must be completed during standard business hours, Monday through Friday, 7am to 4pm. Vendors must provide their hourly wage rate, as prevailing wage requirements apply. Pricing is required for both a one-time installation cost and a monthly leased equipment cost per TV.

The solicitation has an annual value over $50,000 and requires vendors to register in the Illinois Procurement Gateway and provide the associated vendor registration number and expiration date. Vendors must also certify they are not barred from contracting with the State, disclose any lobbyists or agents, and provide details on any current or pending State contracts. The State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions for government contracts would apply, covering payment, expenses, prevailing wage, subcontracting, audits, intellectual property, insurance, termination, and other standard contractual obligations. No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond were provided, and the incumbent vendor, if any, was not identified. The available budget or potential award value was also not specified.