RFP 2517-02130 - Heart Rate Monitoring System

Cook County Government's Office of the Chief Procurement Officer is soliciting proposals for RFP 2517-02130, a comprehensive heart rate monitoring system for the Cook County Sheriff's Office Department of Corrections. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide an integrated solution including hardware (biosensors, wristbands, charging stations, wireless gateways, and 20 tablet devices) and software (cloud-based monitoring and administrative applications with machine learning capabilities) capable of monitoring up to 750 individuals in custody across multiple detention facilities. Required system capabilities include optical heart rate monitors with accelerometers, tamper-resistant bands, real-time alert functionality, and integration with the existing jail management system. A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference was held on January 14, 2026, via Microsoft Teams, with written questions due January 27, 2026, by 1:00 p.m. through the Bonfire portal. Proposals must be submitted electronically by February 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with the County intending to award a five-year contract with two one-year renewal options. Evaluation criteria will include responsiveness of proposal, technical proposal quality, project approach, proposer qualifications, key personnel credentials, financial stability, and pricing competitiveness.

The procurement includes a significant Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation goal of 35%, requiring detailed documentation of good faith efforts and engagement with certified minority and women-owned businesses. Proposers must submit an economic disclosure statement, comply with MBE/WBE participation goals, provide proof of financial stability through audited financial statements, and execute the Cook County Professional Services Agreement and Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) Security Addendum. The system must comply with strict data security requirements, including CJIS Security Policy Version 5.7, and all personnel with system access must undergo fingerprint-based background checks. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the system must integrate with existing jail management infrastructure. Proposers must demonstrate successful implementation in at least three large complex public sector organizations and provide comprehensive equipment specifications, user manuals, warranty documentation, deployment and implementation plans, and maintenance and support plans with defined service level agreements. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the system suggests a significant investment for the County.