PCI Television Kits & Remotes

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections/Pennsylvania Correctional Industries is seeking a vendor to provide Television Kits and Remotes for all State Correctional Institutes (SCI) across Pennsylvania through an electronic bid process. This procurement is specifically for television equipment designed for correctional facility use, with specific technical requirements including HDMI port capabilities and restricted USB port functionality for software updates only. The solicitation was originally posted on November 17, 2022, with an initial response deadline of February 10, 2023. Vendors must be registered on the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal (www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us) to submit an electronic bid, and are required to monitor the DGS emarketplace website for potential addendum or change notices. Potential bidders can obtain assistance or clarification by contacting the helpdesk at (877) 435-7363, option 2, or referring to the SRM Bidding Reference Guide.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and registration requirements, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the available documentation. While the exact budget range is not specified, this is a statewide contract covering television equipment for all State Correctional Institutes, suggesting a potentially substantial contract value. The jurisdictions associated with this opportunity include Montour County and Clymer Borough in Pennsylvania, though the contract itself is a statewide initiative. Vendors must carefully review the technical requirements outlined in the addendum, particularly noting specifications around HDMI ports, USB port limitations, and the specific use context within correctional facilities. Interested vendors should thoroughly review all bid documents and ensure they can comply with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections' precise technical and operational requirements for television equipment.