County of Jasper - Inmate Telephone System for the Jasper County Detention Center - RFP 2026-03 (2026)
Jasper CountyCounty · Carthage, MO- Due
- Nov 3, 2026
- 6 days left
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Becky Stevens
- (417) 358-8177 ext 1104
The 30-second brief
The County of Jasper, Missouri is seeking proposals for an Inmate Telephone System for the Jasper County Detention Center located at 405 East 5th Street, Carthage, MO 64836. The current facility operates with an overall capacity of 315 inmates and requires a minimum of 35 inmate telephone units, one holding cell phone allowing free calls to local numbers and bondspersons, one public use coin phone in the main lobby, and one TTY phone. The system must feature a web-based interface for administration, recording and playback of calls with at least 5 years of data storage, fraud management, three-way call detection, call blocking, and integration with FCC and Missouri PSC rate regulations. Sealed proposals are due by November 03, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Jasper County Commissioners Office.
35 inmate telephone units, 1 holding cell phone, 1 public use coin phone, 1 TTY phone, Web-based administration interface, Call recording system with CD/DVD/thumb drive export, Fraud management and three-way call detection, On-site contract maintenance, Monthly revenue and call detail reports
Lowest and/or best proposal
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Summary
The County of Jasper, Missouri is seeking proposals for an Inmate Telephone System for the Jasper County Detention Center located at 405 East 5th Street, Carthage, MO 64836.
The current facility operates with an overall capacity of 315 inmates and requires a minimum of 35 inmate telephone units, one holding cell phone allowing free calls to local numbers and bondspersons, one public use coin phone in the main lobby, and one TTY phone. The system must feature a web-based interface for administration, recording and playback of calls with at least 5 years of data storage, fraud management, three-way call detection, call blocking, and integration with FCC and Missouri PSC rate regulations. Sealed proposals are due by November 03, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Jasper County Commissioners Office.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest and/or best proposal
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
9- 35 inmate telephone units
- 1 holding cell phone
- 1 public use coin phone
- 1 TTY phone
- Web-based administration interface
- Call recording system with CD/DVD/thumb drive export
- Fraud management and three-way call detection
- On-site contract maintenance
- Monthly revenue and call detail reports
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Minimum of three (3) references
- Detailed schedule for installation
- Utility coordination
- Training
- Cut-over and testing
- Detailed analysis of gross revenue determination
- Proposed calling rates and commission percentage
- Submit to
- Jasper County Commissioners Office, 302 S. Main, Room 101, Carthage, MO 64836
- Duration
- 84 months
- Scope location
- Carthage, MO
- Projected sq ft
- 315 sq ft
- Reported agency
- County of Jasper
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Jasper County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 3, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Jasper County Commissioners Office, 302 S. Main, Room 101, Carthage, MO 64836. For questions, contact Becky Stevens.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Jasper County in MO, 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?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Becky Stevens at (417) 358-8177 ext 1104. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 35 inmate telephone units, 1 holding cell phone, 1 public use coin phone, 1 TTY phone, Web-based administration interface, Call recording system with CD/DVD/thumb drive export, Fraud management and three-way call detection, On-site contract maintenance, Monthly revenue and call detail reports. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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: "Lowest and/or best proposal" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Jasper County?
All active and historical solicitations from Jasper County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Jasper County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 3, 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: minimum of three (3) references, detailed schedule for installation, utility coordination, training, cut-over and testing, detailed analysis of gross revenue determination, proposed calling rates and. Review the full document from Jasper 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: Carthage, MO. The total projected area is 315 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.