Electronic monitoring

The West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, through the Department of Homeland Security Division of Administrative Services, is requesting quotes for electronic monitoring services under ARFQ DCR2700000009, with quotes due October 21, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 6, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at the Division of Administrative Services office in Charleston. Questions are due October 6, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

The scope includes 1,500 GPS monitoring bracelets, 60 key sets, 100 transdermal alcohol monitoring units, and a complete managed service covering monitoring facilities, data control center, data storage, facility staffing, monitoring services system, alert notifications, reporting generation, software and mapping services, and 24/7/365 support infrastructure. GPS units must feature dual SIM cards (including AT&T), wireless charging with maximum two-hour charge time, 24-hour minimum battery life, waterproof design, FCC approval, tamper-resistant design with pre-cut straps in half-inch increments, and real-time violation notifications within ten minutes. Alcohol monitoring equipment must be transdermal, continuous-interval capable, water-resistant, with dual SIM options, and demonstrate six consecutive months of prior government use. Both systems must integrate on a single web-based platform. Vendors must demonstrate at least two years of GPS and alcohol monitoring experience with equipment installed on a minimum of 500 offenders through state, federal, or local government contracts and must support approximately 4,000 offenders with multiple monitoring zones per offender.

The contract term is one year with up to three one-year renewal options contingent on mutual written consent. Standard delivery is FOB destination within 15 working days; emergency orders within 24 hours. Vendors must provide all equipment, software, cellular service, labor, replacement inventory equal to 40 percent of active units, and 10 percent annual replacements at no additional cost. Pricing is firm for 12 months; subsequent adjustments limited to the lesser of prior-year Consumer Price Index or 3 percent. Award is to the lowest compliant bidder. The successful vendor must provide a performance bond, labor/material payment bond, and two-year maintenance bond each at 100% of contract value, plus commercial general liability and automobile liability insurance at $1 million per occurrence. A dedicated Account Manager and initial on-site training within 30 days of contract start (January 1, 2027) are required. Contact: Theresa J. Dorsey, (304) 558-3793, theresa.j.dorsey@wv.gov.