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Meeting Date:	07/11/2016
Jail Inmate phone system
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Joe Lopez
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit Request for Proposals (RFP) for Inmate Phone Services for the Webb County Jail. [Requested by Sheriff Martin Cuellar; Revenue Account #001-2060-3727]

Issue: The Webb County Sheriff provides means of communication for the incarcerated through contracted vendors to include equipment, installation, software maintenance, collection of fees, commission payments and support services.

Solution: Solicit RFP for these services. Current contract is expiring at end of July.

Result: Continue providing phone services to Webb County inmates.

Background:

Webb County’s intent is to solicit Request for Proposal (RFP) to obtain proposals from and the services of a qualified firm with experience in providing an Inmate Phone System; i.e. local and long distance telephone service, including a recording and monitoring system and equipment for the inmates at the Webb County Jail.

Previous Court Action:

Inmate Phone Service Agreement awarded to Synergy Telecom Service Company / RFP 2013-010

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	001-2060-3727
Funding Source:	Telephone Commission
Balance:	Rev Acct
Financial Impact:
001-2060-3727 Telephone commission Estimated Revenues between $75K - $100k