Western Region Television Services

The State of Maryland's Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services is seeking a contractor to provide television programming services to six facilities in the Western Region. The contract will be for a term of five years, and the successful bidder will be responsible for furnishing, installing, operating, maintaining, and supporting head-end equipment necessary to receive, process, and distribute authorized television programming at each facility. The contractor will also be required to provide quality satellite and/or cable television programming, including local broadcast channels and additional programming channels. Some key responsibilities include ensuring system reliability and performance, providing consistent service delivery, and complying with all applicable federal, state, and departmental regulations. Some of the key requirements for the contractor include: • Providing uninterrupted, high-quality television programming services with minimal service interruptions • Furnishing, installing, operating, maintaining, and supporting all required head-end equipment • Ensuring system reliability and performance through proactive maintenance and timely repair services • Complying with all applicable federal, state, and departmental regulations The contractor will be evaluated based on the total bid price, and the award will be made to the responsible bidder submitting a responsive bid with the most favorable bid price.