Texas · Texas

Information Technology System

Tx Dept Crim. Justice/inst DivIssuing agency·Texas·via the Texas Comptroller Electronic State Business Daily

45days left

Due Sep 25, 2026·Posted Aug 3, 2026

AI takeaways

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is soliciting for the installation, operation, and maintenance of an Inmate Technology System to include an Inmate Telephone Service and an Inmate Tablet Service for Eligible Inmates, to be performed in Texas.
The estimated value is $20,000,000.
Key dates: Solicitation Issued August 3, 2026; Pre-Proposal Conference August 10, 2026; Site visits August 11-13, 2026; Deadline for Written Questions August 20, 2026; Responses due September 25, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CT.
The procurement method is RFO-Request for Offers.
The issuing agency is Tx Dept Crim. Justice/inst Div.
The scope includes all necessary personnel, supervision, infrastructure, hardware, software, equipment, installation, operation, maintenance, support, materials, supplies, training, transportation, and other required Services at no cost to the TDCJ.
The Contractor shall guarantee full completion of all aspects of the fully functional ITS within 180 Days of the Service Commencement Date.
The Contractor shall provide a minimum of one functional wall-mounted or pedestal telephone communication device per 30 Eligible Inmates at each Site.
The Contractor shall provide a minimum of one functional Inmate Tablet to each Eligible Inmate identified by the Department at each Site.
The Contractor shall provide a Managed Access System (MAS) at the Mark W. Stiles and William G. McConnell units.
Requirement: The Contractor shall provide all manufacturer hardware, software, and other system components and version upgrades released by the manufacturer to the Department at no cost or increase in airtime rates.
Requirement: The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other relevant federal or state civil rights law.
Requirement: The Contractor shall collect and remit all applicable taxes and fees.
Requirement: The Contractor shall provide criminal history information for employee background checks.
Requirement: The Contractor shall provide insurance as required in Section H.1 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.

Pre-bid: Aug 10
Est. value: $20,000,000
Method: RFO-Request for Offers
Documents: 3 files

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Contact the buyer

Ellyse Collins

ellyse.collins@tdcj.texas.govEmail (936) 437-3484Phone

Location:

Texas

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Solicitation

696-IT-26-O003

Method

RFO-Request for Offers

Posted

Aug 3, 2026

Source

Texas SmartBuy (ESBD)

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What this bid is asking for

AI-generated

Install, operate, and maintain an Inmate Technology System including Inmate Telephone Service and Inmate Tablet Service for Eligible Inmates.
Provide all necessary personnel, supervision, infrastructure, hardware, software, equipment, installation, operation, maintenance, support, materials, supplies, training, and transportation at no cost to TDCJ.
Provide a Digital Recording System, Digital Mail and eMessaging services, and a Managed Access System at specified units.
Provide a minimum of one telephone per 30 Eligible Inmates and one tablet per Eligible Inmate, with full system functionality within 180 days of Service Commencement Date.

Requirements

From the documents

Estimated value: $20,000,000

Posted Scope of Work

Estimated value: $20,000,000.

TheTexas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is soliciting for the installation, operation,and maintenance of an InmateTechnology System to include an Inmate Telephone Service and an Inmate TabletService for Eligible Inmates.

Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

The Contractor shall deliver a fully comprehensive solution, compatible at all designated units listed in Exhibit J.1, Site List, to include all necessary personnel, supervision, infrastructure (including an equipment room, terminal location, and inside wiring), hardware, software, equipment, installation, operation, maintenance, support, materials, supplies, transportation, Services, and all things necessary for, or incidental to, a fully functional, administered and managed ITS. The scope includes Inmate Telephone Service, Inmate Tablet Service, eMessaging, Digital Mail Services, Digital Recording System, Managed Access System, and all related Services. The Contractor shall provide all system hardware, software, and components, and shall guarantee full completion within 180 Days of the Service Commencement Date.

Questions & answers

AI-generated

What is the estimated value of this solicitation?

The estimated value is $20,000,000.

When is the pre-proposal conference?

The Pre-Proposal Conference is on August 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CT.

What is the deadline for submitting responses?

The deadline for the Department Receipt of Responses is September 25, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CT.

Who is the contact for this solicitation?

The contact is Ellyse Collins, email ellyse.collins@tdcj.texas.gov, phone 936-437-3484.

Documents

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ESBD_544362_1785771987163_696-IT-26-O003 ESBD Proposal Notification.pdfNL

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ESBD_544362_1785772077324_696-IT26-O003 Exhibit J.2.pdfNL

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Full source recordEvery field Texas SmartBuy (ESBD) published, untouched

Title

Information Technology System

Detail

User

459033

Title

Information Technology System

Value

20000000.00

Zones

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Opt Out

Status

Created

7/30/2026 8:39 am

Approved

Yes

Nigp Codes

20453-*Microcomputers, Desktop Or Tower Based; 20454-*Microcomputers, Handheld, Laptop, And Notebook; 20928-*Communications: Networking, Linking, etc., Mainframes and Servers; 83883-*Telecommunication (Internet Protocol) Network Monitoring, Surveillance, Intrusion Detection Systems And Networking Products; 83986-*Telephones, Correctional Facilities; 91576-*Telephone Services Includes Installation, Moves, Changes, Adds, Programming, Removal, Training, Etc. (To Include Pay Telephones); 91577-*Telephone Services, Long Distance And Local (Including 800, Telex, Watts Services, And Offender Telephone Systems); 91597-*Wiring Services, Data/Voice; 92005-*Application, Infrastructure, Hosting, Data Hosting and Cloud Computing Services, Vendor Hosted and Internally Hosted; 94610-Accounting And Billing Services (Including Payroll Services, 3Rd Party Reimbursement For Medicare, Medicaid, Private Insurance, Etc); 94649-Financial Services (Not Otherwise Classified);

Zones List

Zone: 1
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 1

Zone: 2
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 2

Zone: 3
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 3

Zone: 4
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 4

Zone: 5
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 5

Agency Name

Tx Dept Crim. Justice/inst Div - 696

Internalid

544362

Opt Out Flag

Plan Repost

Status Name

Posted

Attachments

Id: 544362
File Id: 33549069
File URL: /core/media/media.nl?id=33549069&c=852252&h=Nn1_XKUnm3ZEu9Wb5cEBwYc0-Fz7vp39UbB-PEN8vK27_R2e&_xt=.pdf
File Name: ESBD_544362_1785771987163_696-IT-26-O003 ESBD Proposal Notification.pdf
File Description: 696-IT-26-O003 ESBD Proposal Notification

Id: 544362
File Id: 33549073
File URL: /core/media/media.nl?id=33549073&c=852252&h=c8AbtkQbIGXpXOjad9OYBZGlaeb427eLSnsj1HTfL_uLwbMo&_xt=.pdf
File Name: ESBD_544362_1785772036778_696-IT-26-O003.pdf
File Description: Solicitation

Id: 544362
File Id: 33549075
File URL: /core/media/media.nl?id=33549075&c=852252&h=bTHode16vcXttyRVsOvFrn5e8rtrNsR4lTqiSJIBX24Ra6JT&_xt=.pdf
File Name: ESBD_544362_1785772077324_696-IT26-O003 Exhibit J.2.pdf
File Description: Exhibit J.2

Contact Name

Ellyse Collins

Ctcd Cert Num

1900063299

Description

TheTexas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is soliciting for the installation, operation,and maintenance of an InmateTechnology System to include an Inmate Telephone Service and an Inmate TabletService for Eligible Inmates.

Posting Date

8/3/2026

Response Due

9/25/2026

User Follows

Agency Number

696

Contact Email

ellyse.collins@tdcj.texas.gov

Last Modified

8/3/2026 10:49 am

Response Time

3:00 PM

Contact Number

(936) 437-3484

Bid Response URL

https://tdcj.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/private/b9d608911c76893acfb6c2c199e41ee6

Created From POD

Yes

Solicitation Id

696-IT-26-O003

State Agency Cert

Highway Districts

1, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Posting Requirement

Highway District List

District: 1
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 1
District Name: Paris

District: 2
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 2
District Name: Fort Worth

District: 3
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 3
District Name: Wichita Falls

District: 4
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 4
District Name: Amarillo

District: 5
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 5
District Name: Lubbock

District: 6
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 6
District Name: Odessa

District: 7
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 7
District Name: San Angelo

District: 8
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 8
District Name: Abilene

District: 9
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 9
District Name: Waco

District: 10
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 10
District Name: Tyler

District: 11
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 11
District Name: Lufkin

District: 12
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 12
District Name: Houston

District: 13
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 13
District Name: Yoakum

District: 14
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 14
District Name: Austin

District: 15
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 15
District Name: San Antonio

District: 16
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 16
District Name: Corpus Christi

District: 17
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 17
District Name: Bryan

District: 18
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 18
District Name: Dallas

District: 19
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 19
District Name: Atlanta

District: 20
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 20
District Name: Beaumont

District: 21
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 21
District Name: Pharr

District: 22
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 22
District Name: Laredo

District: 23
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 23
District Name: Brownwood

District: 24
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 24
District Name: El Paso

District: 25
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 25
District Name: Childress

State Agency Cert Text

CTCD

Posting Requirement Text

21+ Days for Solicitation Notice

Listing

Title: Information Technology System
Status: 1
Created: 7/30/2026 8:39 am
Nigp Codes: 20453-*Microcomputers, Desktop Or Tower Based; 20454-*Microcomputers, Handheld, Laptop, And Notebook; 20928-*Communications: Networking, Linking, etc., Mainframes and Servers; 83883-*Telecommunication (Internet Protocol) Network Monitoring, Surveillance, Intrusion Detection Systems And Networking Products; 83986-*Telephones, Correctional Facilities; 91576-*Telephone Services Includes Installation, Moves, Changes, Adds, Programming, Removal, Training, Etc. (To Include Pay Telephones); 91577-*Telephone Services, Long Distance And Local (Including 800, Telex, Watts Services, And Offender Telephone Systems); 91597-*Wiring Services, Data/Voice; 92005-*Application, Infrastructure, Hosting, Data Hosting and Cloud Computing Services, Vendor Hosted and Internally Hosted; 94610-Accounting And Billing Services (Including Payroll Services, 3Rd Party Reimbursement For Medicare, Medicaid, Private Insurance, Etc); 94649-Financial Services (Not Otherwise Classified);
Agency Name: Tx Dept Crim. Justice/inst Div - 696
Internalid: 544362
Status Name: Posted
Posting Date: 8/3/2026
Response Due: 9/25/2026
Agency Number: 696
Last Modified: 8/3/2026 10:49 am
Response Time: 3:00 PM
Solicitation Id: 696-IT-26-O003

Enriched

Yes

Nigp Codes

Agency Name

Tx Dept Crim. Justice/inst Div - 696

Status Name

Posted

Posting Date

8/3/2026

Response Due

9/25/2026

Response Time

3:00 PM

Solicitation Id

696-IT-26-O003

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Texas · Texas

Information Technology System

Tx Dept Crim. Justice/inst DivIssuing agency·Texas·via the Texas Comptroller Electronic State Business Daily

45days left

Due Sep 25, 2026·Posted Aug 3, 2026

AI takeaways

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is soliciting for the installation, operation, and maintenance of an Inmate Technology System to include an Inmate Telephone Service and an Inmate Tablet Service for Eligible Inmates, to be performed in Texas.
The estimated value is $20,000,000.
Key dates: Solicitation Issued August 3, 2026; Pre-Proposal Conference August 10, 2026; Site visits August 11-13, 2026; Deadline for Written Questions August 20, 2026; Responses due September 25, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CT.
The procurement method is RFO-Request for Offers.
The issuing agency is Tx Dept Crim. Justice/inst Div.
The scope includes all necessary personnel, supervision, infrastructure, hardware, software, equipment, installation, operation, maintenance, support, materials, supplies, training, transportation, and other required Services at no cost to the TDCJ.
The Contractor shall guarantee full completion of all aspects of the fully functional ITS within 180 Days of the Service Commencement Date.
The Contractor shall provide a minimum of one functional wall-mounted or pedestal telephone communication device per 30 Eligible Inmates at each Site.
The Contractor shall provide a minimum of one functional Inmate Tablet to each Eligible Inmate identified by the Department at each Site.
The Contractor shall provide a Managed Access System (MAS) at the Mark W. Stiles and William G. McConnell units.
Requirement: The Contractor shall provide all manufacturer hardware, software, and other system components and version upgrades released by the manufacturer to the Department at no cost or increase in airtime rates.
Requirement: The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other relevant federal or state civil rights law.
Requirement: The Contractor shall collect and remit all applicable taxes and fees.
Requirement: The Contractor shall provide criminal history information for employee background checks.
Requirement: The Contractor shall provide insurance as required in Section H.1 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.

Pre-bid: Aug 10
Est. value: $20,000,000
Method: RFO-Request for Offers
Documents: 3 files

These takeaways are AI-generated and may be incomplete or wrong. Always verify every detail against the official documents before you bid.

Contact the buyer

Ellyse Collins

ellyse.collins@tdcj.texas.govEmail (936) 437-3484Phone

Location:

Texas

Open in Maps ↗

Solicitation

696-IT-26-O003

Method

RFO-Request for Offers

Posted

Aug 3, 2026

Source

Texas SmartBuy (ESBD)

More it & software bids in Texas, weekly.

We post new it & software opportunities in Texas as agencies publish them. Get them in one email — free, and unsubscribe whenever.

What this bid is asking for

AI-generated

Install, operate, and maintain an Inmate Technology System including Inmate Telephone Service and Inmate Tablet Service for Eligible Inmates.
Provide all necessary personnel, supervision, infrastructure, hardware, software, equipment, installation, operation, maintenance, support, materials, supplies, training, and transportation at no cost to TDCJ.
Provide a Digital Recording System, Digital Mail and eMessaging services, and a Managed Access System at specified units.
Provide a minimum of one telephone per 30 Eligible Inmates and one tablet per Eligible Inmate, with full system functionality within 180 days of Service Commencement Date.

Requirements

From the documents

Estimated value: $20,000,000

Posted Scope of Work

Estimated value: $20,000,000.

Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

Questions & answers

AI-generated

What is the estimated value of this solicitation?

The estimated value is $20,000,000.

When is the pre-proposal conference?

The Pre-Proposal Conference is on August 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CT.

What is the deadline for submitting responses?

The deadline for the Department Receipt of Responses is September 25, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CT.

Who is the contact for this solicitation?

The contact is Ellyse Collins, email ellyse.collins@tdcj.texas.gov, phone 936-437-3484.

Documents

Download zip

ESBD_544362_1785771987163_696-IT-26-O003 ESBD Proposal Notification.pdfNL

Preview Download

ESBD_544362_1785772036778_696-IT-26-O003.pdfNL

Preview Download

ESBD_544362_1785772077324_696-IT26-O003 Exhibit J.2.pdfNL

Preview Download

Full source recordEvery field Texas SmartBuy (ESBD) published, untouched

Title

Information Technology System

Detail

User

459033

Title

Information Technology System

Value

20000000.00

Zones

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Opt Out

Status

Created

7/30/2026 8:39 am

Approved

Yes

Nigp Codes

Zones List

Zone: 1
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 1

Zone: 2
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 2

Zone: 3
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 3

Zone: 4
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 4

Zone: 5
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 5

Agency Name

Tx Dept Crim. Justice/inst Div - 696

Internalid

544362

Opt Out Flag

Plan Repost

Status Name

Posted

Attachments

Id: 544362
File Id: 33549069
File URL: /core/media/media.nl?id=33549069&c=852252&h=Nn1_XKUnm3ZEu9Wb5cEBwYc0-Fz7vp39UbB-PEN8vK27_R2e&_xt=.pdf
File Name: ESBD_544362_1785771987163_696-IT-26-O003 ESBD Proposal Notification.pdf
File Description: 696-IT-26-O003 ESBD Proposal Notification

Id: 544362
File Id: 33549073
File URL: /core/media/media.nl?id=33549073&c=852252&h=c8AbtkQbIGXpXOjad9OYBZGlaeb427eLSnsj1HTfL_uLwbMo&_xt=.pdf
File Name: ESBD_544362_1785772036778_696-IT-26-O003.pdf
File Description: Solicitation

Id: 544362
File Id: 33549075
File URL: /core/media/media.nl?id=33549075&c=852252&h=bTHode16vcXttyRVsOvFrn5e8rtrNsR4lTqiSJIBX24Ra6JT&_xt=.pdf
File Name: ESBD_544362_1785772077324_696-IT26-O003 Exhibit J.2.pdf
File Description: Exhibit J.2

Contact Name

Ellyse Collins

Ctcd Cert Num

1900063299

Description

Posting Date

8/3/2026

Response Due

9/25/2026

User Follows

Agency Number

696

Contact Email

ellyse.collins@tdcj.texas.gov

Last Modified

8/3/2026 10:49 am

Response Time

3:00 PM

Contact Number

(936) 437-3484

Bid Response URL

https://tdcj.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/private/b9d608911c76893acfb6c2c199e41ee6

Created From POD

Yes

Solicitation Id

696-IT-26-O003

State Agency Cert

Highway Districts

1, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Posting Requirement

Highway District List

District: 1
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 1
District Name: Paris

District: 2
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 2
District Name: Fort Worth

District: 3
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 3
District Name: Wichita Falls

District: 4
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 4
District Name: Amarillo

District: 5
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 5
District Name: Lubbock

District: 6
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 6
District Name: Odessa

District: 7
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 7
District Name: San Angelo

District: 8
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 8
District Name: Abilene

District: 9
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 9
District Name: Waco

District: 10
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 10
District Name: Tyler

District: 11
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 11
District Name: Lufkin

District: 12
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 12
District Name: Houston

District: 13
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 13
District Name: Yoakum

District: 14
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 14
District Name: Austin

District: 15
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 15
District Name: San Antonio

District: 16
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 16
District Name: Corpus Christi

District: 17
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 17
District Name: Bryan

District: 18
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 18
District Name: Dallas

District: 19
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 19
District Name: Atlanta

District: 20
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 20
District Name: Beaumont

District: 21
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 21
District Name: Pharr

District: 22
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 22
District Name: Laredo

District: 23
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 23
District Name: Brownwood

District: 24
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 24
District Name: El Paso

District: 25
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 25
District Name: Childress

State Agency Cert Text

CTCD

Posting Requirement Text

21+ Days for Solicitation Notice

Listing

Title: Information Technology System
Status: 1
Created: 7/30/2026 8:39 am
Nigp Codes: 20453-*Microcomputers, Desktop Or Tower Based; 20454-*Microcomputers, Handheld, Laptop, And Notebook; 20928-*Communications: Networking, Linking, etc., Mainframes and Servers; 83883-*Telecommunication (Internet Protocol) Network Monitoring, Surveillance, Intrusion Detection Systems And Networking Products; 83986-*Telephones, Correctional Facilities; 91576-*Telephone Services Includes Installation, Moves, Changes, Adds, Programming, Removal, Training, Etc. (To Include Pay Telephones); 91577-*Telephone Services, Long Distance And Local (Including 800, Telex, Watts Services, And Offender Telephone Systems); 91597-*Wiring Services, Data/Voice; 92005-*Application, Infrastructure, Hosting, Data Hosting and Cloud Computing Services, Vendor Hosted and Internally Hosted; 94610-Accounting And Billing Services (Including Payroll Services, 3Rd Party Reimbursement For Medicare, Medicaid, Private Insurance, Etc); 94649-Financial Services (Not Otherwise Classified);
Agency Name: Tx Dept Crim. Justice/inst Div - 696
Internalid: 544362
Status Name: Posted
Posting Date: 8/3/2026
Response Due: 9/25/2026
Agency Number: 696
Last Modified: 8/3/2026 10:49 am
Response Time: 3:00 PM
Solicitation Id: 696-IT-26-O003

Enriched

Yes

Nigp Codes

Agency Name

Tx Dept Crim. Justice/inst Div - 696

Status Name

Posted

Posting Date

8/3/2026

Response Due

9/25/2026

Response Time

3:00 PM

Solicitation Id

696-IT-26-O003

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