RFB-44-13 A - Telecommunication Services for Okaloosa Cty Dept of Corrections

Summary of Specifications:
A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 

A.1 INTENT OF THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) - The declared intent of this RFP is a solicitation by the Okaloosa County Department of Corrections for bids from qualified vendors of inmate telecommunication service to provide inmate telephone equipment, video visitation, and related services at the Okaloosa County Jail. 

A.2 RFP SCHEDULE 

The Schedule for this RFP is as follows: 

1. Invitation & Specifications for RFP issued: 

2. Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference: 

3. RFP Due Date: 

A.3 DEFINITIONS - For the purpose of this bid, the term “Vendor” refers to the vendor of the proposed equipment and services. The term “COUNTY” has been used to refer to Okaloosa County Department of Corrections. 

A.4 RFP SUBMISSION – GENERAL 

1. Each Vendor must prepare a written bid. All pages of the response must be numbered. RFP’s must be formatted consistent with the specific sections and numbered paragraphs and must respond to each on an individual basis. Failure to address any item must be interpreted as non-responsive. Vendors must respond to all paragraphs and submit the following: 

a. Letter of Transmittal 

b. Vendor Qualifications 

c. Summary of Compliance with all RFP Specifications 

d. References  e. Financial Statement 

f. Completed Schedule B 

g. Installation Plan 

h. Account Support Narrative 

2. An authorized representative of the Vendor must sign each RFP response. Additionally, it should include the name(s) of the person(s) authorized to negotiate with the COUNTY.