How to bid on Inmate Telephone, Video Visitation, Kiosk, and Tablet System for Sauk County

What Sauk County is buying

Sauk County is looking for a vendor to supply, install, and maintain an inmate telephone, video visitation, informational kiosk, and tablet system for the Sauk County Jail in Baraboo, Wisconsin. This system must include web-based software, wall-mounted phones and kiosks, and portable tablets.

A key requirement is that the equipment and its maintenance must be provided at no cost to the jail. The Sauk County Jail has a capacity of 188 beds and an average daily population of 135 inmates.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This Request for Proposal (RFP) was published on July 02, 2026. The deadline for submitting your proposal is August 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for technology firms with demonstrated experience in providing inmate communication and information systems. Vendors should have a track record in the industry, specifically with systems involving inmate telephones, video visitation, kiosks, and tablets.

The solicitation is for a jail facility with a specific bed count and average daily population, so experience with similar-sized correctional facilities would be relevant.

How to respond

To access the full solicitation documents and respond, you need to go to Wisconsin VendorNet. The solicitation number is 2026-01 SCJ. Viewing the details on VendorNet is public and does not require an account.

Once on the bid's detail page, you will find the synopsis, contact information, and document names. The posting will also direct you on how to submit your response, which may include fax, email, or routing through ShopUW+, before the August 26, 2026 deadline.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Focus your proposal on clearly demonstrating your relevant industry experience, as this is a stated requirement. Provide specific examples of similar systems you have successfully implemented and maintained.

Emphasize how your proposed system meets the 'no cost to the jail' requirement for equipment and maintenance. Detail the intuitive web-based software, wall-mounted phones and kiosks, and portable tablet devices you will provide. Ensure your proposal is concise and directly addresses all specifications outlined in the RFP.