Title
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Telmate of Ontario, Oregon to provide secure inmate telephone and video visitation system services for the Lake County Jail.
Staff Summary
· The current contract for inmate phone services has expired.
· Lake County desires to enter into a new contract with Telmate of Ontario, Oregon to provide inmate telephone and video visitation services for the inmates housed in the Lake County Jail.
· Lake County extended requests to eleven vendors, four proposals were received and interviews were conducted with three vendors.
· The telephone rates for inmate telephone calls remain the same; however, Lake County could see more revenue based on the proposed commission rate of 60 percent.
· The video visitation service provides operational efficiencies for the jail and potential benefits for family visitation.
· The upfront cost for installation for the video visitation system will be incurred by the vendor and the County will reimburse the cost over the initial two-year contract with revenue from the video visitations.
Body
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 5-102 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, proposals were called for by publication for Inmate Phone System; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to said publication, a Request for Proposal was extended to eleven vendors and four sealed proposals were received and opened in the County Building at 2:00 p.m, on September 15, 2011; and
WHEREAS, based on the criteria set forth in the Request for Proposal; the staff evaluated all submittals and determined that the proposal submitted by Telmate LLC is the most favorable proposal for Lake County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Purchasing Agent is authorized to enter into and negotiate a two year contract with three additional one year renewal options with Telmate LLC, Ontario, OR to provide secure inmate telephone and video visitation system and services for the Lake Count...
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