Contract-Specific Special Procurement for ICSolutions Advanced Technologies

Marion County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) is conducting a contract-specific special procurement with ICSolutions Advanced Technologies for interim communication services and equipment at the Marion County Jail, with the public comment and protest period closing July 27, 2026. The interim contract extends a minimum of 90 days from the current contract expiration on September 19, 2026, until a permanent vendor is selected and implemented through a competitive RFP process.

MCSO justified this special procurement under Oregon Revised Statutes 279B.085 by demonstrating that the interim measure avoids favoritism and achieves substantial cost savings relative to the administrative, legal, and operational costs of an abrupt service transition. The procurement prioritizes absolute security and operational safety at the correctional facility; a communications blackout would harm inmate morale, increase behavioral risks, and threaten the safety of incarcerated individuals, corrections deputies, and the public.

The current ICSolutions contract is expiring and all extensions have been exhausted. This interim arrangement provides the county sufficient time to draft, review, and secure approval for a long-term permanent contract through fair and open competition, ensuring a transparent transition to the selected responsive proposer. Submissions for public comment and protest were required through the Marion County Procurement Collaboration Portal.