Opportunity

San Mateo Opengov #2026-RFP-00591

Corrections-Grade Tablets and Educational Software for Youth Detention Facilities

Posted

August 14, 2026

Respond By

September 11, 2026

Identifier

2026-RFP-00591

NAICS

334118, 541511, 541512

San Mateo County Probation Department is seeking proposals for corrections-grade tablets and educational software for youth detention facilities. - Buyer: San Mateo County Probation Department (Youth Services Center-Juvenile Hall) - Products Requested: - 50 corrections-grade, tamper-resistant tablets - Tablets must be equipped with secure, pre-programmed educational and vocational software - Secure communication channels for monitored family connectivity - Remote management capabilities - Integration of vetted media (movies, games) as behavioral incentives - Services Requested: - Initial on-site training for staff - On-demand technical support for the contract duration - Dedicated Account Manager assigned for ongoing assistance - Programming Requirements: - Academic courses (mathematics, ESL, resume writing) - Vocational and trade-specific credentialing - Behavioral therapy and financial literacy modules - Proposal Requirements: - Comprehensive five-year cost proposal - Technical approach and schedule - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique Requirements: - Tablets must be tamper-resistant and suitable for corrections environments - Secure, monitored communication and media access - Integration with facility programming and behavioral incentives

Description

This solicitation is for the purchase of corrections grade tablets and educational software for the Probation department of San Mateo County. The project requires the delivery of 50 correction-grade tablets with secure communication, tamper resistance, and remote management features. Vendors must submit a comprehensive five-year budget proposal including detailed technical approach, schedule, and cost estimates. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for August 19, 2026, and all proposals must be submitted electronically via the eProcurement portal by September 11, 2026.

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