Cable Television Services

The Texas Workforce Commission is soliciting bids for reliable and cost-effective cable television services at three designated locations in Austin, Texas: the Main Building at 101 E. 15th Street, the Trinity Building at 1117 Trinity Street, and the Criss Cole Rehab Center at 4800 North Lamar Blvd., requiring a total of 19 cable connections with accompanying receivers. The services must include core programming featuring national and local news and information, as well as legislative access to Texas House and Senate channels during legislative sessions. All equipment must be new or like-new, remain the property of the vendor, and be maintained in good working order throughout the contract term. Installation, including interior and exterior cabling and coordination with TWC building management, must be completed within ten business days of contract award, with technical support provided Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT via telephone and email. The solicitation, issued as an Invitation for Bids (IFB No. 3202600204), requires bidders to submit Form 1 (Execution of Bid), Form 2 (Cost Sheet) with a complete channel lineup for each package, and Form 3 (TWC 1020 Substitute W-9 and Direct Deposit Form), all submitted electronically by August 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CT to VendorProposals@twc.texas.gov. Hard copies are not permitted, and bids must comply with specific naming conventions and PDF formatting requirements if redacted for public release. Bidders must meet mandatory pass/fail criteria: completed and signed Forms 1 and 2, and a Vendor Performance Score of “C” or above in the CPA Texas Vendor Performance Tracking System; failure in any of these results in disqualification. Evaluation for award will be based on purchase price and compliance with all IFB requirements, with vendor performance considered per Texas Government Code. The contract is a firm-fixed price arrangement with an anticipated start date in October 2026, an initial one-year term, and the option for TWC to renew for up to three additional one-year terms, plus a possible one-year extension if needed. Payment is governed by the Texas Prompt Payment Act, with funds due within 30 days of receipt of an uncontested invoice and acceptance of services, processed via electronic deposit through the Texas Comptroller’s office. V