The Illinois Department of Corrections seeks bids for the purchase and installation of fiber optic and RG6 cable, along with necessary transmitters, nodes, and connectors to provide cable TV reception to 22 housing units at Dixon Correctional Center. A mandatory prebid conference is scheduled for September 1, 2026, at 10:30 a. m. Bids must remain firm for 120 days from opening. The award will go to the responsive and responsible vendor submitting the lowest price. All services must be performed during normal workdays (Mon-Fri, 7:00 a. m. - 3:00 p. m. CST).
Payments will be paid in accordance with the state prompt payment act and rules when applicable. payments, including late payment charges, will be paid in accordance with the state prompt payment act and rules when applicable.
The vendor warrants that supplies will be free from defects for a period of twelve months or longer if so specified in writing. be merchantable, of good quality and workmanship, and free from defects for a period of twelve months or longer if so specified in writing
The award will be made to the responsive and responsible vendor who submits the lowest price. if the state issues an award, the award will be made to the responsive and responsible vendor who submits the lowest price.
Vendors must provide all appropriate training certifications prior to the start of the contract. the vendor shall provide all appropriate training certifications to the facility prior to the start of the contract to certify that they are qualified and able to provide the necessary properly trained work force.
A site visit is mandatory, and failure to attend, be on time, or sign the attendance sheet will result in disqualification. if attendance is mandatory, bidder current vendor included will be disqualified and considered nonresponsive if bidder does not attend, is not on time, leaves early or fails to sign the attendance sheet.
Failure to attend the mandatory prebid meeting, or not passing required security background checks, can lead to disqualification. if attendance is mandatory, bidder current vendor included will be disqualified and considered nonresponsive if bidder does not attend, is not on time, leaves early or fails to sign the attendance sheet.
The award will be made to the responsive and responsible vendor who submits the lowest price. if the state issues an award, the award will be made to the responsive and responsible vendor who submits the lowest price.