Opportunity
Knox Buys #00003722
Knox County Sheriff's Office Inmate Communication Services Solicitation
Posted
April 30, 2026
Respond By
June 02, 2026
Identifier
00003722
NAICS
517919
This opportunity involves the Knox County Sheriff's Office seeking comprehensive inmate communication services for its facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee. - Government Buyer: - Knox County Sheriff's Office (managed by Knox County Procurement Division) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Inmate communication services, potentially including: - Phone systems - Video communication systems - Electronic messaging solutions - NIGP code 91576 (Telephone Services, including inmate phone systems) - No specific part numbers or quantities; solicitation is for a single contract covering all required services - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Proposals must be submitted by hand or commercial carrier (no electronic submissions) - Pre-proposal conference scheduled (details in RFP) - All inquiries directed to county procurement contact - Place of Performance: - Knox County Sheriff's Office facilities, Knoxville, TN
Description
This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the provision of inmate communication services. Vendors are required to submit proposals by hand or commercial carrier, as electronic responses are not permitted. A pre-proposal conference will be held on May 12, 2026, at the Knox County Procurement Division. The response deadline is June 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM. All inquiries should be directed to Robert Mackey at Knox County.