Lease of License Plate Reading System

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is currently seeking offers to establish a 60-month lease for a license plate reading system. The procurement is open to respondents in Walker County and the city of Houston. The required system must meet the TDCJ's specifications, which include both solar-powered and hard-wired options. Respondents should provide pricing for both lease and purchase arrangements, as the TDCJ is open to either option. The solicitation includes a mandatory bidder's conference, and responses are due by January 8, 2024. The TDCJ has not provided a scoring matrix, as this is not a Request for Proposal.

This contract is designated as a Small Business Set-Aside, with a good faith effort requirement of 21.1% for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs). The incumbent vendor is not specified. Funding for the contract will be provided through the TDCJ's operating budget, though the exact amount is not disclosed. The TDCJ reserves the right to make an award in the best interest of the state, and may consider both lease and purchase options from respondents.