Broadband Connectivity Continuation and Expansion/Video Surveillance Systems

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is requesting offers for Broadband Connectivity Continuation and Expansion (BCCE) Cabling Services and/or Internet Protocol (IP) Video Surveillance Systems (VSS) across correctional facilities in Texas, with responses due November 9, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Central Time. Pre-proposal facility tours are scheduled for October 15, 19, 20, and 21 at Duncan Unit (Diboll), Goree Unit (Huntsville), and Holliday Unit (Huntsville).

The scope encompasses labor, materials, installation, maintenance, and warranty for BCCE cabling infrastructure and/or IP VSS deployments at multiple facilities spanning Van Zandt County and Houston City (multiple facility codes). The solicitation document specifies detailed pricing sheets (Exhibit J.9 for BCCE and Exhibit J.14 for VSS), budget narratives addressing products, licensing, maintenance, training, and operational costs, and a subcontracting plan, as subcontracting opportunities are anticipated. Respondents must meet minimum qualifications specific to BCCE or VSS services.

The contract commencement date is March 1, 2027. The base period runs approximately six months from March 1, 2027 through August 31, 2027, with one optional one-year renewal period from September 1, 2027 through August 31, 2028. The Department may extend services for an additional six months for re-advertising or transition purposes. A 5% retainage applies to each deliverable payment until final project completion.

The contractor must obtain comprehensive insurance including commercial general liability ($1,000,000/$2,000,000), professional liability ($1,000,000/$3,000,000), cybersecurity liability ($2,000,000), and commercial crime insurance ($1,000,000). All proposed costs must comply with state statutes and Department policies; non-allowable costs include incentives, beverages, entertainment, gifts, and legal services. The contractor must comply with criminal history information confidentiality requirements and maintain books and records for audit. Annual financial audits by independent CPAs following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles are required. Responses must be submitted via the Bonfire portal at https://tdcj.bonfirehub.com; late or emailed responses will not be accepted. The deadline for written questions is October 27, 2026, and the last date for amendments is November 2, 2026.