Low Risk Automation

The Missouri Department of Corrections, Division of Probation and Parole, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) numbered RFI21708364 for a Low Risk Automation project targeting process improvements within probation and parole operations. The solicitation, open to all vendors, seeks information on potential automation solutions for low-risk tasks and workflows within the department. The RFI was posted on April 13, 2021, with a response deadline of May 25, 2021, providing vendors approximately six weeks to submit their information. Vendors have two submission options: either print and submit a hard copy to the Missouri Department of Corrections at 2729 Plaza Dr., Jefferson City, MO 65109, or review and electronically accept solicitation documents through the MissouriBUYS system. The jurisdictions involved in this procurement include Clay County and Jefferson City, with Beth Lambert serving as the primary point of contact and reachable at 573-526-6494 or beth.lambert@doc.mo.gov. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by individual vendors.

While the RFI provides extensive details about the submission process, it notably lacks specifics regarding set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, or precise budgetary constraints. The solicitation does not indicate any restrictions on vendor participation, suggesting an open competitive process accessible to businesses of various sizes and capabilities. No explicit evaluation criteria, funding requirements, or contract value estimates are provided in the documentation. The RFI appears designed as an exploratory information-gathering exercise to understand the marketplace's capacity for delivering low-risk automation solutions to the Missouri Department of Corrections. Vendors are advised to thoroughly review the complete solicitation document through the MissouriBUYS system Overview tab to understand the full context and potential requirements of this procurement opportunity. The absence of detailed specifications suggests the department is seeking innovative approaches and capabilities from potential technology partners to enhance their probation and parole operational efficiency.