Several justice procurements are approaching response deadlines
Public agencies are currently seeking services across electronic monitoring, correctional communications, residential reentry and home confinement.
The opportunities below include local government requests for proposals and Federal Bureau of Prisons acquisitions at different stages of the federal procurement process. Dates and status reflect public procurement records reviewed August 8, 2026.
| Agency / Jurisdiction | Requirement | Stage | Key date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland County, South Carolina | Electronic Monitoring | Open RFP | Aug. 12, 2026 |
| Pierce County, Washington | Correctional Communication Services | Open | Aug. 14, 2026 |
| Federal Bureau of Prisons — Jacksonville, Florida | Residential Reentry Center + Home Confinement | Open Solicitation | Aug. 24, 2026 |
| Federal Bureau of Prisons — Wisconsin | Residential Reentry Center + Home Confinement | Presolicitation | Est. Sept. 23, 2026 |
| Federal Bureau of Prisons — Pawtucket, Rhode Island | Residential Reentry Center + Home Confinement | Presolicitation | Est. Oct. 2, 2026 |
Richland County seeks electronic monitoring services
Richland County, South Carolina
RC-810-RFP-26
Open
July 13, 2026
August 12, 2026
Richland County, South Carolina has an open request for proposals for Electronic Monitoring under solicitation RC-810-RFP-26.
The county procurement portal lists the project as released July 13 with responses due August 12.
Electronic-monitoring contracts can combine equipment, software, monitoring operations, alerts, reporting and related supervision services. The complete solicitation should be reviewed for the county's technical, operational, insurance, qualification and submission requirements.
Pierce County seeks communications services for jail and juvenile detention
Pierce County, Washington
Communication Services for Inmates
Open
July 15, 2026
August 14, 2026
Pierce County is seeking communication services for people held at the Pierce County Jail and Juvenile Detention Center.
The county procurement portal lists the project as open, with a July 15 release date and an August 14 response deadline.
Correctional communications procurements can involve telephone, video, visitation and related communications infrastructure. Respondents should consult the county's solicitation documents for the required service configuration, integration, security and operating specifications.
BOP has an open residential reentry solicitation in Jacksonville
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Jacksonville, Florida
15BRRC26R00000011
Open solicitation
August 24, 2026
NAICS 623990 / PSC G004
The Federal Bureau of Prisons is soliciting Residential Reentry Center and Home Confinement services within the city limits of Jacksonville, Florida.
The acquisition is classified under NAICS 623990 — Other Residential Care Facilities and PSC G004 — Social Rehabilitation.
Earlier federal procurement records show that BOP conducted market research before advancing the Jacksonville requirement into formal solicitation.
Wisconsin notice identifies anticipated residential and home-confinement capacity
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Rock, Dane, Green or Jefferson County, Wisconsin
15BRRC26R00000010
Presolicitation
Around September 23, 2026
BOP's Wisconsin procurement covers Residential Reentry Center and Home Confinement services in one of four counties: Rock, Dane, Green or Jefferson.
The federal notice identifies a guaranteed minimum of 20 residential beds and an estimated maximum of 50 beds.
For home confinement, the notice identifies a guaranteed minimum of 12 placements and an estimated maximum of 30 placements.
BOP states in the notice that the residential and home-confinement components are intended to operate under one provider because the services are operationally connected.
Pawtucket procurement covers residential reentry and home confinement
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
15BRRC26R00000009
Presolicitation
October 2, 2026
BOP is pursuing Residential Reentry Center and Home Confinement services within the city limits of Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
The procurement covers services for male and female federal offenders. The notice provides for home-confinement services within a 100-mile radius of the RRC facility.
The presolicitation record was originally published July 2 and later updated. The federal notice identifies an estimated October 2 response date.
What the current notices cover
The five records span several parts of the justice-services market rather than a single procurement category.
- Electronic monitoring: community-based supervision technology and associated monitoring services.
- Correctional communications: communications infrastructure serving jail and juvenile detention populations.
- Residential reentry: contracted community-based residential services for people transitioning from federal custody.
- Home confinement: contracted services supporting eligible federal placements outside secure custody.
Procurement scope varies substantially by agency. Service areas, capacity, technical standards, staffing, security requirements, insurance, past-performance requirements and bidder qualifications should be confirmed from the complete solicitation package.
Open notices can change before award
A procurement record can be amended after publication. Agencies may change response dates, issue questions and answers, revise specifications, cancel an acquisition or move a requirement into a later procurement stage.
Federal opportunities may also appear through several related records as an acquisition progresses from market research to presolicitation, solicitation and eventual award.
For organizations evaluating an opportunity, the current government procurement record and attached solicitation documents remain the controlling source.
What to watch next
Several near-term developments could materially change the records in this review:
- amendments or extensions to approaching response deadlines;
- formal solicitation activity for the Wisconsin and Rhode Island requirements;
- award notices identifying selected contractors;
- published contract values and option periods;
- changes in required capacity, geographic scope or service specifications; and
- additional justice-services and justice-technology solicitations from federal, state and local agencies.
Official procurement sources
Richland County, South Carolina — Procurement Portal
Electronic Monitoring, RC-810-RFP-26
Review Richland County procurement records ↗
Pierce County, Washington — Procurement Portal
Communication Services for Inmates at Pierce County Jail and Juvenile Detention Center
Review Pierce County procurement records ↗
U.S. General Services Administration — SAM.gov
Federal Bureau of Prisons — Jacksonville, Florida
Solicitation 15BRRC26R00000011
Review the federal solicitation ↗
U.S. General Services Administration — SAM.gov
Federal Bureau of Prisons — Wisconsin
Solicitation 15BRRC26R00000010
Review the federal notice ↗
U.S. General Services Administration — SAM.gov
Federal Bureau of Prisons — Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Solicitation 15BRRC26R00000009
Review the federal notice ↗
This article summarizes publicly available procurement records for general informational and research purposes. Procurement status, deadlines, specifications and eligibility requirements may change. The issuing agency's current solicitation and amendments control.
