Regional Contracting Office, 3600 Spurr Road, Quarters 14, Lexington, KY 40511

U -- SATELLITE LEARNING CLASSES - EDUCATION SOL IFB 118-0148 DUE 092396 POC Kim Montgomery, Regional Contract Specialist, 606-253-8880. The Federal Bureau of Prisons intends to award a service contract for the provision of a satellite transmitted, telephonicaaly inactive distance learning classes at FCI, Petersburg, VA. The services include, but are not limited to; the contractor will set-up and maintain an interactive electronic distance learning classroom in the Education Building at FCI Perterburg, VA. The program, once in place, will deliver satellite transmitted and telephonically interactive instruction to approximately 50 - 75 inmates daily (Monday - Friday). The contractor will supply at a minimum a T.V., VCR (VHS Format), Satellite Dish, receiver, secured phone line, books/related instructional materials and individualized lesson plans based upon TABE test scores. The contractor shall be responsible for the complete installation of equipment for said program and maintain, repair or replace equipment as needed. Said maintenance, repair or replacement shall be made within seven calander days of notice from the Supervisor of Education. The contractor will assure a program that allows students to communicate directly with their instructor via a secured phone line. The contractor will provide a minimum daily instruction (Monday-Friday) in the following areas: Intermediate math, beginning language arts, intermediate language arts, GED preparation and life skills training. The contractor will provide written permission to the government to photoduplicate programming for later playback. It is understood that all employees or agents of said contractor who enter the institution will be subject to appropriate security background checks. The government reserves the right to deny admittance to any individual it deems a security risk. The government will not incur any liability for loss of equipment or supplies provided by the contractor during the contracting period. All replacement items will be at the contractors expense. Contractor will provide in-service training on use of the electronic classroom to all full-time academic staff. The electronic distance learning classroom will operate five days a week (Monday-Friday). Programming will be provided both mornings and afternoons. Any schedule changes must receive prior approval of the Supervisor of Education. It is understood that programming will not be expected on government holidays. The base year of the contract shall run for twelve months from date of award, with four (4) one year option periods for renewal. Solicitation packages will be mailed approximately August 23, 1996, with an approximate due date of September 23, 1996. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Requests for solicitation packages shall be submitted in writing to the Regional Contracting Office, 3600 Spurr Road, Quarters 14, Lexington, KY 40511, Attention: Kim Montgomery, Regional Contract Specialist. (0214)

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