Description
The Decatur Correctional Center is seeking bids for a contract to provide full-service Cable Television Programming Services at the Decatur Correctional Center for up to 14 outlets. The contract has an initial term of two years. The vendor shall provide at a minimum 60 channels, including local channels, music channels, and other specified channels. The vendor shall also provide two in-house channels, one for displaying messages and broadcasting in-house programs and another for connecting to a 4 CD DVD with loop playback. The vendor shall install and maintain all equipment necessary to provide the cable/satellite television programming at no additional charge. The vendor shall also provide a toll-free number for service calls and dispatch a skilled service technician to the facility within 24-48 hours of notification.
Some key points to consider:
• The vendor shall provide all channels normally provided to regular subscribers.
• The vendor shall ensure that all manufacturers' warranties are transferred to the State.
• The vendor shall provide copies of material suppliers' invoices to verify costs.
• The vendor shall train facility staff on the basic operation and servicing of the television programming equipment.
• The vendor shall maintain a repair record for each repair or call-out service rendered.
The scope of work includes:
• Providing full-service Cable Television Programming Services
• Installing and maintaining all equipment necessary to provide the cable/satellite television programming
• Providing two in-house channels
• Dispatching a skilled service technician to the facility within 24-48 hours of notification
• Training facility staff on the basic operation and servicing of the television programming equipment