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Item Title:Purchasing - Rescind RFP 22-014 Alcohol Monitoring Services for the County of El Paso (re-solicitation)
Submitted By:Karen L. Davidson, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048
Subject:Rescind the Commissioners Court Order of June 27, 2022, Item # 16 on the Regular Agenda, to approve the award recommendation for RFP 22-014 Alcohol Monitoring Services for the County of El Paso (re-solicitation) to the top scoring firms #1 A LifeSafer of Texas Interlock Inc. of Cincinnati, OH and 1A Smart Start, LLC of Grapevine, TX. Further, approve the award of RFP 22-014 to top scoring firm #1A Lifesafer of Texas Interlock Inc. of Cincinnati, OH.
Background:

The County of El Paso was seeking qualified vendors for alcohol monitoring services as a supervision tool for offenders/defendants and as an alternative measure for sentencing, confinement, and bond conditions.

 

RFP Advertised:                     February 6, 2022, and February 13, 2022

RFP Opening:                         March 17, 2022

Vendors Notified:                   18

Vendors Responding:             5

 Contract Term:                        One (1) year contract with the option to renew for four (4) additional 1-year options (not to exceed 5 years).

 

The County Criminal Justice Coordination Department and Purchasing Departments are requesting authorization to rescind the award to 1A Smart Start, LLC of Grapevine, TX.The County cannot write a contract that meets its needs based on the terms in the RFP.  

 

The award recommendation for RFP 22-014 Alcohol Monitoring Services for the County of El Paso (re-solicitation) is to the top scoring firm #1 A LifeSafer of Texas Interlock Inc. of Cincinnati, OH, correcting the award of RFP 22-014.

Fiscal Impact:N/A
Recommendation:Rescind the Commissioners Court Order of June 27, 2022, Item # 16 on the Regular Agenda, to approve the award recommendation for RFP 22-014 Alcohol Monitoring Services for the County of El Paso (re-solicitation) to the top scoring firms #1 A LifeSafer of Texas Interlock Inc. of Cincinnati, OH and 1A Smart Start, LLC of Grapevine, TX. Further, approve the award of RFP 22-014 to top scoring firm #1A Lifesafer of Texas Interlock Inc. of Cincinnati, OH.
Prior Action:On June 27, 2022, Commissioners Court approved the award of RFP 21-014.
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DescriptionUpload Date
Summary9/6/2022
Notification to vendors9/6/2022