Broadband Connectivity Continuation and Expansion/Video Surveillance Systems

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is requesting proposals for Broadband Connectivity Continuation and Expansion (BCCE) cabling services and/or Internet Protocol video surveillance systems across Texas correctional facilities, with proposals due November 9, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time. A mandatory subcontracting plan with good faith efforts to utilize Texas Comptroller-certified Veteran Heroes United in Business (VetHUB) vendors at a 3% participation goal is required for all respondents on contracts with expected value of $100,000 or more.

Respondents must indicate whether they are offering BCCE cabling services, video surveillance systems, or both. The scope encompasses labor, materials, installation, maintenance, and warranty services across 80 TDCJ facilities statewide, with the VSS site list identifying facilities requiring analog-to-digital conversions, 31 designated with priority status for expedited conversion. The BCCE scope includes cabling infrastructure continuation and expansion across designated facilities. Contractors must provide comprehensive 24/7 technical support, preventive and corrective maintenance, spare parts availability, and system upgrades. All data must comply with WCAG 2.2 A and AA accessibility standards where applicable and Texas Accessibility Standards for hardware. Artificial intelligence use in contract performance requires prior written TDCJ consent and disclosure. Cloud services, if utilized, must be TX-RAMP certified at the level TDCJ determines.

Respondents must complete separate pricing sheets for BCCE and VSS services and submit a minimum of five references for comparable cabling or surveillance projects operational for at least one year. A financial statement calculating debt ratio and current ratio is required. The contract term runs from March 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with one optional one-year renewal through August 31, 2028. Retainage of not less than 5% applies to each deliverable payment. Required insurance includes commercial automobile liability ($1 million), general liability ($1 million per occurrence, $2 million aggregate), professional liability ($1 million per occurrence, $3 million annual aggregate), commercial crime insurance ($1 million), and cybersecurity insurance ($2 million). Pre-proposal conferences are scheduled for October 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, with facility tours October 19–21. Written questions are due October 27, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Central Time. Responses must be submitted via the Bonfire portal; late or emailed responses are not accepted.