Notice Only* Not a solicitation Inmate communications

Marion County and the State of Oregon are conducting an interstate cooperative procurement for Inmate Communications Services through a NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement led by the State of Nevada. The procurement aims to establish price agreements with contractors providing trust account and payment services for the Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC). Contractors will be required to develop an electronic network facilitating fund transfers to inmate trust accounts, enabling public fund transmissions via web, phone, and walk-in locations. The solicitation requires contractors to guarantee fund delivery, provide daily electronic deposit files, and comply with ODOC rules and policies. The master agreement has an initial term of two years, with options to renew for up to three consecutive one-year periods. The State of Oregon may enter into Participating Addenda with either all awarded contractors or the top three national and top three Oregon-specific financial services providers. The due date for questions, comments, or protests is August 2, 2023, with interested parties required to submit communications to the State of Oregon's designated point of contact.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The current documentation suggests that the contract will allow multiple vendors to provide inmate communication services, with potential for both national and state-specific providers. While specific award values are not detailed, the contract appears designed to support comprehensive financial transaction services for the Oregon Department of Corrections. The existing infrastructure will require seamless integration with current ODOC money order, cashier's check, and bank bill pay programs. Contractors will be fully responsible for funds deposited and will assume liability for charge-backs, fraud, or returned items. The contract includes provisions for the contractor to maintain an electronic network that supports multiple fund transfer methods, indicating a sophisticated technological requirement for potential vendors.