Statewide: Inmate Communications

The State of Nevada, Purchasing Division, is requesting proposals for Inmate Kiosks and Communications as part of the NASPO ValuePoint Cooperative Purchasing Program. The procurement covers jurisdictions within the state of Nevada, including Carson City. The State intends to award contracts to multiple vendors for various components, including Inmate Kiosks, Tablets, and Phone Systems. The key objectives are to provide inmates with access to communication and rehabilitative services. Qualified vendors must demonstrate the ability to deliver and integrate the required technologies and services. Evaluation criteria were not explicitly stated, but the contracts will be subject to successful negotiations and approval by the Nevada State Board of Examiners.

The solicitation is open to all interested vendors, with no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The State has identified Global Tel Link, Keefe Group, CenturyLink Public Communications, Edovo, and Securus Technologies as the intended awardees, suggesting these may be incumbent vendors or current contractors. The contracts will be subject to the NASPO ValuePoint Cooperative Purchasing Program, but specific award values or budget ranges were not provided in the information made available.