This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Jail Inmate Commissary Services for the Coconino County Jail District. Sealed proposals will be received until April 22nd, 2026, at 2:00 PM MST. Proposal documents are available on the Ion Wave Technologies website. The award will be made to the proposer whose proposal best conforms to the invitation and is most advantageous to the district, considering factors such as quality, uniformity of product, and past performance. The award may not necessarily go to the lowest cost proposal. All proposals may be rejected if deemed in the public interest. Several required attachments and certifications related to responsibility, compliance with laws, and past performance are necessary.
The bid notice states that sealed proposals will be received until April 22nd, 2026, at 2:00 PM MST for RFP number ****.
The bid notice states that award shall be made with reasonable promptness by giving written notice to the proposer whose proposal best conforms to the invitation and will be the most advantageous to coconino district. Other factors to be considered may include, but are not limited to, quality, uniformity of product and proposers past performance on other contracts. The award may be made to other than the lowcost proposal.
The bid notice requires several statements regarding responsibility and compliance with immigration and antiterrorism laws, including listing any convictions related to obtaining public contracts, offenses indicating a lack of business integrity, antitrust statute violations, contract provision violations, prior suspensions or debarments, uncompleted contracts, penalties for delays or quality issues, and documented violations of labor laws. Additionally, offerors must warrant compliance with federal immigration laws and the E-Verify program.
The bid notice asks to list any penalties imposed for time delays and/or quality of material and workmanship.
The question deadline is April 15th, 2026, at 02:00 PM MST.