SD Cable/Satellite Television Services - TCC

The Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking sealed bids for standard definition cable/satellite television services at the Tipton Correctional Center (TCC), located in Tipton, Missouri. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) number IFB931ER234N9030 requests monthly cable/satellite television services for a required channel listing, along with optional a la carte pricing for additional standard channels. The initial contract term is 12 months, with three optional one-year renewal periods available. Vendors must submit comprehensive pricing for both the base channel package and additional channels, specifying maximum rates for the initial term and each potential renewal period. Sealed bids are due by May 10, 2019, at 3:00 PM CDT, and must be delivered to the Missouri Department of Corrections Purchasing Section in Jefferson City. Non-mandatory site tours are available by appointment with Tracy Clennin, the TCC Business Manager, with at least four days advance notice required. Bidders must complete and submit Exhibit A and any other applicable exhibits as part of their proposal.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation are mentioned in the solicitation documents. The IFB does not provide information about incumbent vendors, disadvantaged enterprise preferences, or specific budget allocations for the contract. Vendors are required to submit sealed bids with clear identification of the IFB number, and payment will be processed based on final delivery, inspection, and acceptance of services. The delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination. While the exact estimated contract value is not disclosed, the pricing structure requires vendors to provide monthly rates for standard definition cable/satellite television services and a la carte additional channels. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation based on the submitted pricing and compliance with the IFB requirements. Funding for the contract is expected to come from the Missouri Department of Corrections' operating budget.