Penobscot County - Discovery Management Software for Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties - 2026
Penobscot CountyCounty · Bangor, ME- Due
- Jun 8, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- May 6, 2026
- Primary contact
- Blair Tinkham
The 30-second brief
Penobscot County is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide a comprehensive digital evidence and discovery management system for use by the District 5 District Attorney's Office for Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties. The system must support the full lifecycle of all written and digital evidence, including ingestion from law enforcement RMS, body-worn cameras, uploads, and a wide range of file types (video, audio, images, documents). Key features include automated video transcoding, cloud-based storage, automated discovery preparation and delivery to defense counsel, secure defense portal access, role-based in-system communication, full audit logging, integration with WatchGuard and Axon, and CJIS compliance. Proposals are due by June 8, 2026, at 12:30 p.m., submitted to Blair Tinkham, Administrator, at 97 Hammond St., Bangor, ME 04401.
Ease of use & workflow efficiency, Inter-agency integration capabilities, Cost, Security, auditability and compliance, Vendor experience & support including build out, implementation and training of end users
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Summary
Penobscot County is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide a comprehensive digital evidence and discovery management system for use by the District 5 District Attorney's Office for Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties.
The system must support the full lifecycle of all written and digital evidence, including ingestion from law enforcement RMS, body-worn cameras, uploads, and a wide range of file types (video, audio, images, documents). Key features include automated video transcoding, cloud-based storage, automated discovery preparation and delivery to defense counsel, secure defense portal access, role-based in-system communication, full audit logging, integration with WatchGuard and Axon, and CJIS compliance. Proposals are due by June 8, 2026, at 12:30 p.m., submitted to Blair Tinkham, Administrator, at 97 Hammond St., Bangor, ME 04401.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Ease of use & workflow efficiency
- Inter-agency integration capabilities
- Cost
- Security
- Auditability and compliance
- Vendor experience & support including build out
- Implementation and training of end users
- Submit to
- 97 Hammond St., Bangor, ME 04401
- Scope location
- Bangor, ME
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Penobscot County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is June 8, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: 97 Hammond St., Bangor, ME 04401. For questions, contact Blair Tinkham.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Penobscot County in ME, 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 Blair Tinkham. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Ease of use & workflow efficiency, Inter-agency integration capabilities, Cost, Security, auditability and compliance, Vendor experience & support including build out, implementation and training of e..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Penobscot County?
All active and historical solicitations from Penobscot County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Penobscot County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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. Review the full document from Penobscot 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: Bangor, ME. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.