Modified Gaming Consoles for CCHCSs

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is requesting offers for modified gaming consoles and accessories to support mental health recreational therapy programs in correctional facilities (CCHCSs), with offers due September 30, 2026. The core scope requirement is removal of Wi-Fi, networking, and phone connection capabilities from commercial gaming systems to meet correctional security standards while preserving therapeutic functionality.

The procurement specifies six Nintendo Switch Consoles, each with disabled Wi-Fi and networking connections, a 512GB Micro SD Card sealed with epoxy, and Game Cartridge Reader removed. Bidders must provide unit and extended pricing for console modifications inclusive of all parts and labor. The RFO also calls for 15 digital game downloads per console — six units each of NBA 2K26, EA Sports FC26, MLB The Show 26, Hades, Dead Cells, No Man's Sky, Hogwarts Legacy, Immortals Fenyx Rising, Death's Door, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

Contractors must demonstrate capability in modifying commercial gaming systems to meet correctional facility security standards. The contract includes provisions for equipment warranty, technical support, and potential replacement or repair services. Bidders may propose substitute or alternate items if accompanied by updated item numbers and corresponding pricing. Funding is sourced through CDCR's budget allocation for inmate mental health and recreational therapy programming. Place of performance spans designated California Correctional Centers and Hospitals.