Coverage: Approximately 600 drops across multiple buildings, using the existing facility cable network.
Equipment: Supply and install compatible equipment, signal delivery systems, and necessary wiring; include external equipment housing and climate control if needed.
Programming: Local Terre Haute broadcast stations and the required sports, news, entertainment, educational, and religious channels; two programmable in-house channels for movies and bulletins; four music channels with staff-selectable satellite radio signals. Identify any proposed channel substitutions.
Service: Technician response within 24–48 hours; replacement parts delivered and installed by a skilled technician within 48 hours.
Term and start: Five years, with service operational by January 1, 2027. Provide your earliest operational date if this is not achievable.
Site access: On-site personnel require background clearance; scheduled work is Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., excluding holidays.
Pricing: Include installation, programming, equipment, delivery, and maintenance costs; identify additional repair charges.
The basics
Due
November 3, 2026 13 days left
Where
Illinois
Posted on
BidBuy
Solicitation
27-426DOC-ROBIN-B-53436
What the solicitation documents require
We read the solicitation documents for this bid (5 documents, 51 pages). Each item shows the file and page it came from. Check the original documents and any addenda before you bid.
How to submit
BID REQUIREMENTS Only Electronic Submissions of Bids through BidBuy will be Accepted REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO COMPLETE AND SUBMIT The Bidder shall submit the listed documents in BidBuy under the Attachments tab in the appropriate “Required Attachments” spaces (invitation-for-bid-vendor-instructions-and-requirements-v26-1~18.docx, p. 1)
BIDDER QUESTIONS AND AGENCY RESPONSE All questions, other than questions raised at Pre-Submission Conference, pertaining to this solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Information Contact no later than October 27, 2026 (invitation-for-bid-vendor-instructions-and-requirements-v26-1~18.docx, p. 4)
SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE In the Bulletin posting, if “Yes” is shown to the question “Is this a Small Business Set-Aside Procurement?”, then Bidder must be registered by the Illinois Small Business Set-Aside Program at the time Bids are due for the Bid to be evaluated (invitation-for-bid-vendor-instructions-and-requirements-v26-1~18.docx, p. 4)
Is your company represented by or do you employ a lobbyist required to register under the Lobbyist Registration Act (lobbyist must be registered pursuant to the Act with the Secretary of State) or other agent who is not identified through Step 2, Option A above and who has communicated, is... (vendor-disclosure-formerly-forms-a-v27-1-2026-0624~2.docx, p. 15)
Set-aside and participation goals
SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE In the Bulletin posting, if “Yes” is shown to the question “Is this a Small Business Set-Aside Procurement?”, then Bidder must be registered by the Illinois Small Business Set-Aside Program at the time Bids are due for the Bid to be evaluated (invitation-for-bid-vendor-instructions-and-requirements-v26-1~18.docx, p. 4)
TERM AND TERMINATION TERM: TERM OF THIS CONTRACT: The term of this contract shall commence upon the final signature of the parties for a period of five (5) years (Invitation for Bid - Contract~5.docx, p. 6)
In no event will the maximum total term of the contract, including the initial term, any renewal terms, and any extensions, exceed ten (10) years (Invitation for Bid - Contract~5.docx, p. 6)
A contractor or subcontractor that has entered into a contract for more than one year in duration for the initial term or any renewal term shall certify, by January 1 of each fiscal year covered by the contract after the initial fiscal year, to the applicable chief procurement officer of any... (vendor-disclosure-formerly-forms-a-v27-1-2026-0624~2.docx, p. 6)
Pricing format
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE 1) ________________ $__________________ 2) ________________ $__________________ 3) ________________ $__________________ 4) ________________ $__________________ 5) _________________ $__________________ Firm Name ______________________________________ (Invitation for Bid - Contract~5.docx, p. 17)
OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE: To establish a contract to provide cable television to the individual in custody population at Robinson Correctional Center located in Robinson, Illinois. Successful vendor shall provide all equipment, wiring, signal, and service to deliver television programming to an estimate (Invitation for Bid - Contract~5.docx, p. 2)
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