Bracelet Monitoring Equipment & Services

Racine County, through the Rock County Purchasing Department, is seeking a comprehensive electronic monitoring equipment and services contract for the Sheriff's Department. The Request for Proposal (RFP) solicits a vendor to provide bracelet monitoring equipment capable of tracking inmates through GPS and alcohol monitoring devices. The procurement targets a three-year contract beginning January 1, 2026, with potential two-year renewal options, not to exceed five years total. The county requires equipment and services to support monitoring for up to 150 inmates, with current average daily monitoring of 65 inmates and typical sentence lengths of two months. Specific equipment requirements include 5 Skin Sample units, 15 Active GPS units, 15 Breath Sample units, and 5 Cell Based units, with vendor-guaranteed replacement equipment delivery within three days. Proposals are due by September 30, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., with vendor questions accepted until September 12, 2025. The RFP mandates a toll-free 24/7 customer support number and requires detailed pricing for various monitoring services.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly stated, the RFP indicates a comprehensive pricing structure with rates for Active GPS ($3.25/day), Breath Alcohol Monitoring ($5.05/day), Skin Sample Alcohol Monitoring ($7.35/day), and combination monitoring packages. The county will only be billed for active monitoring days, with monthly invoices listing individual active monitoring days. The procurement allows for potential pricing of new monitoring technologies and requires vendor transparency regarding equipment replacement costs for damaged or lost devices. Though no incumbent vendor is identified, the RFP suggests an existing electronic monitoring infrastructure that requires seamless technological integration. While precise total contract value is not specified, the potential monitoring volume of up to 150 inmates and daily rates indicate a substantial multi-year procurement opportunity. Vendors will likely need to demonstrate technological capabilities, pricing flexibility, customer support infrastructure, and rapid equipment replacement protocols to be competitive in this solicitation.