Opportunity
Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #MD26-17
Utah Corrections Movie Public Performance License RFP
Posted
April 22, 2026
Respond By
April 30, 2026
Identifier
MD26-17
NAICS
512120
This opportunity seeks a vendor to provide public performance licenses for movies in Utah Department of Corrections facilities. - Government Buyer: - State of Utah Division of Purchasing, on behalf of the Department of Corrections - OEMs (Studios) Required: - Walt Disney - Warner Brothers - Universal Pictures - Sony Pictures - Paramount Pictures - Products/Services Requested: - Public performance licenses for motion pictures from the 'Big Five' studios - Coverage for all correctional facilities, including prisons and community correctional centers - 24/7 licensing coverage per inmate - Website for verifying movie licensing compliance - Notable Requirements: - Single award to one vendor - Five-year contract term, with pricing fixed for the first two years - Vendor must demonstrate ability to license content from all five major studios - No specific resellers or vendors named; focus is on licensing rights for the specified studios
Description
This RFP is issued by the State of Utah Division of Purchasing and conducted by the Department of Corrections to procure licenses for motion pictures shown in prisons, community correctional centers, and other correctional facilities. The contract is expected to be awarded to a single vendor with the highest score based on technical criteria and cost. The contract length is five years, with vendor pricing guaranteed for two years. The solicitation includes requirements for licensing coverage of the 'Big Five' studios and 24/7 licensing coverage per inmate.