Body Worn Camera Initiative

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Correctional Institutions Division (CID) is seeking proposals for a Body Worn Camera System (BWCS) through a Request for Proposal (RFP). The BWCS will include labor and materials for installation, maintenance, and warranty, as well as an integrated evidence collection platform in designated TDCJ facilities across Walker County, Texas. The RFP outlines detailed functional and technical specifications for the BWCS, including requirements for the body worn cameras, software, cloud storage, and system administration. Contractors must provide line-item details of all products, services, storage, licensing, and recurring costs, and the Department will evaluate pricing in accordance with the evaluation factors outlined in the solicitation. The expected contract award date is February 28, 2024.

The solicitation does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not provide any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP also does not disclose specific funding sources or amounts for this project, but the responses indicate that TDCJ will have the final say on retention periods, system configurations, and integration requirements.