Remote Alcohol Monitoring Services

The Massachusetts Probation Service (MPS), a department of the Massachusetts Trial Court, is seeking vendors to provide remote alcohol monitoring equipment and services for probation supervision through a Request for Proposals (RFP) published on September 5, 2025. The procurement aims to secure technological solutions for monitoring probation participants, with an estimated daily requirement of 1,400 to 2,500 individuals and a reserve inventory of at least 30% of active units. Vendors must provide web-based software with customizable programs, integration capabilities with SalesForce, and comprehensive technical support, including bi-annual technology updates, 24/7 technical support, an on-site Massachusetts technician, training services, and expert court testimony. The RFP requires vendors to maintain approximately 3,250 total units, with a 20% equipment loss allotment and comprehensive event/history/archive data retention throughout the contract period. Key proposal submission deadlines include September 26, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, with anticipated vendor presentations and field testing scheduled for November 10-20, 2025, and vendor selection estimated for December 11, 2025. The initial contract term is one year, with four optional one-year renewal periods, resulting in a potential total contract duration of five years.

The procurement includes a Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) Plan that requires bidders to commit a minimum of 1% of contract spending to certified diverse businesses, including Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Woman Business Enterprises (WBE), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (SDVOBE). Eligible vendors must be registered in the COMMBUYS procurement system and complete various mandatory forms, including the Contractor Authorized Signatory Listing, Electronic Funds Transfer Authorization, and Vendor Acceptance Form. The contract is subject to annual funding appropriations by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, with no guaranteed minimum number of units to be deployed. Compensation will be structured on a per-unit, per-day cost basis for active monitoring units. Vendors must comply with Commonwealth Terms and Conditions, which include requirements for non-discrimination, fair employment practices, and potential purchasing from certified minority, women-owned, small, or disadvantaged businesses. The total contract value is not explicitly stated, but the scale suggests a significant procurement with potential annual expenditures based on the 1,400 to 2,500 daily monitoring requirements.