Satellite Television Programming Services for ECI and ECI Annex

The State of Maryland's Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services is seeking bids for satellite television programming services for the Eastern Correctional Institution (ECI) and the Eastern Correctional Institution-Annex (ECI-Annex). The contract will be for a term of five years, with no renewal option periods. The successful bidder will be required to provide quality television programming, including local channels and a minimum of 16 quality programming channels. The contractor will also be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing headend equipment and satellite dishes as necessary. • The ECI and ECI-Annex are medium and minimum-security correctional facilities with a combined average daily population of 3,246 incarcerated individuals and 788 employees. • The contractor must have a minimum of three complete and consecutive years of experience providing cable or satellite television programming services comparable in scope, type, size, magnitude, and complexity to this contract. • The contractor must provide a list of references and submit minimum qualifications documentation as required. • The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting a responsive bid with the most favorable bid price.