Collin County, TX Request for Proposal 2026-347 - GPS Offender Monitoring (2026)
Collin CountyCounty · McKinney, TX- Due
- Nov 12, 2026
- 26 days left
- Posted
- Oct 13, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Hunter Alley
- (972) 548-4165
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Collin County, TX is issuing Request for Proposal 2026-347 for GPS Offender Monitoring services to be utilized by Pre-Trial Release, Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD), and Juvenile Probation. The principal program objective is a reduction of commitments to the Collin County Justice Center as an alternative to incarceration for non-violent offenders, high-risk felony and misdemeanor offenders, and as a condition of supervision. The County is requesting pricing for electronic monitoring services under both County-funded and offender-funded payment models, including active GPS units, monitoring bracelets, installation fees, and replacement units. The initial contract term is one year with the option of four one-year renewals. The submission deadline is November 12, 2026 at 2:00 pm, with questions due by November 5, 2026 at 5:00 pm. Evaluation criteria include device meeting requirements, services provided, project team and plan, qualifications of the firm, cost, and references.
Device Meeting Requirements (50%), Services Provided, Project Team, Project Plan (37.5%), Qualifications of the Firm/Similar Projects Involved With (12.5%), Cost (100% of Level 3), References (100% of Level 4)
SUMMARY
Collin County, TX is issuing Request for Proposal 2026-347 for GPS Offender Monitoring services to be utilized by Pre-Trial Release, Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD), and Juvenile Probation.
The principal program objective is a reduction of commitments to the Collin County Justice Center as an alternative to incarceration for non-violent offenders, high-risk felony and misdemeanor offenders, and as a condition of supervision. The County is requesting pricing for electronic monitoring services under both County-funded and offender-funded payment models, including active GPS units, monitoring bracelets, installation fees, and replacement units. The initial contract term is one year with the option of four one-year renewals. The submission deadline is November 12, 2026 at 2:00 pm, with questions due by November 5, 2026 at 5:00 pm. Evaluation criteria include device meeting requirements, services provided, project team and plan, qualifications of the firm, cost, and references.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Device Meeting Requirements (50%)
- Services Provided
- Project Team
- Project Plan (37.5%)
- Qualifications of the Firm/Similar Projects Involved With (12.5%)
- Cost (100% of Level 3)
- References (100% of Level 4)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
CIQ Form, W9
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collincountytx
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Collin County, TX
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Collin County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 12, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collincountytx. For questions, contact Hunter Alley.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Collin County in TX, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Device Meeting Requirements (50%), Services Provided, Project Team, Project Plan (37.5%), Qualifications of the Firm/Similar Projects Involved With (12.5%), Cost (100% of Level 3), References (100% of..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Collin County?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 12, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: CIQ Form, W9. Review the full document from Collin County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Collin County, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.