Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) is responsible for overseeing and managing correctional facilities and programs within the state, including electronic monitoring of offenders. Electronic monitoring plays a vital role in enhancing public safety, reducing recidivism, and providing an alternative to incarceration. It allows for the tracking and supervision of participants in the community, ensuring compliance with court-ordered conditions. Recognizing the importance of leveraging technology to support these efforts, MDOC seeks to procure a comprehensive electronic monitoring solution. This includes the acquisition of equipment, central monitoring services, dedicated account management, training, and vendor-provided participant services. The project aims to modernize and streamline the existing electronic monitoring program, incorporating the latest technological advancements and best practices. MDOC currently supervises, on average, 1,500 participants with global positioning satellite (GPS) and zero participants with radio frequency (RF) electronic monitoring. The types of participants supervised electronically include offenders court ordered to the Intensive Supervision Program, offenders assessed by the Parole Board as requiring electronic monitoring as a condition of parole, participants convicted of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender as a condition of Lenora’s Law, and some high-risk offenders if designated by the court. The selected Vendor will be tasked with implementing a solution that meets MDOC's specific needs and standards, as outlined in the Scope of Work (SOW). This includes the provision of Radio Frequency (RF) and Global Positioning System (GPS) monitoring, the establishment of primary and secondary Monitoring Centers, and the provision of locally based staff for participant services. This Request for Proposal (RFP) represents a critical step in MDOC's ongoing commitment to enhancing public safety and participant management. It reflects a collaborative effort between MDOC, ITS, and other stakeholders to identify a Vendor that shares this commitment and has the expertise and innovation to deliver a robust and effective electronic monitoring solution. Through this procurement process, MDOC aims to build a partnership that will contribute to the continued success and evolution of electronic monitoring within Mississippi's correctional system.
