Video Surveillance System Transfers

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is soliciting bids for the transfer of video surveillance systems across 85 security and transport vehicles, with responses due August 13, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CST and service commencing September 1, 2026.

The scope covers transfer of self-contained video surveillance and recording systems from existing installations to 33 security buses, 43 security vans, 4 high-capacity handicap buses, and 5 handicap vans. The contractor must perform transfers at a rate of at least one transfer every two business days using a certified installer, provide a 24-hour live phone line, and submit bi-weekly written status reports to the TDCJ Project Manager. All unit pricing must include installation labor, removal of existing equipment, and manufacturers' warranties providing minimum three-year coverage on parts and labor with complete manuals upon delivery. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary licenses and permits and must comply with TDCJ security procedures, including security escorts while working within correctional facilities and adherence to tool control and contraband restrictions.

The contract term runs September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027, with TDCJ holding unilateral extension rights at its sole discretion by written notice within ten days prior to expiration, subject to preliminary notice of intent to extend at least ninety days before expiration.

The contractor must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of $1 million and Automobile Liability of $500,000, with TDCJ named as additional insured. Responses must be submitted electronically through the Euna Procurement (Bonfire) portal at https://tdcj.bonfirehub.com. Bidders are responsible for registering with the portal, monitoring for amendments posted to the Electronic State Business Daily, and providing contact information to TDCJ to ensure receipt of all solicitation modifications. No specific pricing information or evaluation criteria are disclosed in the solicitation.