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Knox County·Tennessee

INMATE COMMUNICATION SERVICES

Closes 6/2/2026$1M – $25MRequest for Proposal
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Description

The Knox County Procurement Division is seeking a provider of Inmate Communication Services. The contract will be for a period of five years, with the option to renew for two additional five-year periods. The successful proposer will be required to provide a comprehensive inmate communication system, including phone, email, and messaging services, as well as an automated information system. The system must be able to handle a large volume of calls and messages, and must be able to provide detailed reports and analytics. The proposer must also be able to provide a secure and reliable system, with adequate backup and disaster recovery measures in place. Some key features of the system include: • Inmate phone system with call recording and monitoring capabilities • Email and messaging services with secure and reliable delivery • Automated information system with real-time updates and reporting • Secure and reliable backup and disaster recovery measures • Ability to handle a large volume of calls and messages • Detailed reporting and analytics capabilities The evaluation criteria for this RFP include: • Experience and qualifications of the proposer • Technical capabilities and features of the proposed system • Price and cost-effectiveness of the proposed system • Ability to meet the requirements and timelines of the contract

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Contact

Robert Mackey(Senior Buyer)

[email protected]

(865) 215-5754

Key dates

Opened
4/30/2026
Pre-bid meeting
5/12/2026
Closes
6/2/2026
Duration
5 years

Last updated

Details

Type
Request for Proposal
Industry
Information Technology and Software Development
NAICS
541512
Solicitation №
00003722

Budget estimate

$1,000,000 – $25,000,000

Based on the information provided in the RFP, the estimated budget for this contract could be around $2 million to $5 million per year, considering the total cost for all calls in 2025 was $380,583.22 and the contract is for five years. The actual budget could vary depending on the specific services provided and the volume of usage. Factors that may influence the likely payment range include: - The number of inmates and the volume of calls and messages - The complexity of the system and the level of technical support required - The cost of hardware and software required to implement and maintain the system - The level of competition and the number of proposers

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