Nueces County Publicpurchase #3337-26

Nueces County Solicits Inmate Telephone Equipment and Calling Services

Nueces County is seeking proposals for the provision of inmate telephone equipment and calling services for its correctional facilities. - Government Buyer: - Nueces County Commissioners Court (Corpus Christi, TX) - Products and Services Requested: - Inmate telephone equipment for correctional facilities - Visitation telephones (218 units across 109 stations) - Coin-operated telephones (10 units on county properties) - Local, IntraLATA, InterLATA, and interstate calling services for an inmate population of approximately 959 - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractor must comply with all FCC and Texas Public Utilities Commission regulations regarding inmate telephone rates and fees - Payment structure based on average total calling revenue - Contract term is one year, with up to four additional one-year renewal options - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - The Main Jail and McKenzie Annex are the primary facilities, with detailed phone distributions (72 payphones at Main Jail, 57 at Annex)

Description

The Commissioners Court of Nueces County is soliciting sealed competitive proposals for inmate telephone equipment and services, including local, IntraLATA, InterLATA, and interstate calls. The current inmate population is 959, with approximately 126 inmate telephones and additional phones at various county facilities. The contract term is one year with an option to renew for four additional one-year terms. The contractor must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including FCC guidelines and Texas Public Utilities Commission regulations. Proposals must be submitted by May 19, 2026, and contract award will be made to the best evaluated offer.

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