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SHERIFF’S OFFICE - Sheriff Dave Kain
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Requested Action(s)
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a) AGREEMENT - Request ratification and authorization for the Chair and Sheriff to sign Amendment #4 with Inmate Calling Silutions, LLC dba ICSolutions (Misc. Agree. #2019-123 as amended by Misc. Agree #2022-130 and Misc. Agree #2022-201 and Misc. Agree #2023-105), thereby extending the term effective 5/8/24 and shall terminate 5/7/25
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Financial Impact:
There is no cost to the department for these services. The department will receive revenue from the vendors, at a rate included in the vendor's proposal/agreement.
Background Information:
On October 23, 2018 the Board approved the RFP for Inmate Telecommunications System and authorized Administration to solicit proposals. On December 13, 2018, five proposals were received. The Sheriff and three Sheriff’s Department staff reviewed and scored the proposals. ICSolutions was unanimously the highest scoring vendor.
The agreement with ICSolutions for Inmate Telecommunications System was approved and became effective May 7, 2019. The term was extended to 5/7/23 with Amendment 1 approved on 5/10/22 with Agreement #2022-130. The contract was renewed because of the need for ongoing inmates’ services and/or services at a moment's notice, and because of the vendor knowledge and familiarity with the Tehama County Jail Facility.
Effective November 2021, the California Public Utilities Commission mandated intrastate rate change to a maximum of .07/minute and elimination of all associated fees. ICSolutions amended all contracts with their California clients. The compensation structure was amended and approved with Amendment 2 on 7/12/2022 #2022-201.
The Sheriff’s Office plans to go out to bid prior to the expiration of this agreement for continued best pricing for ongoing inmate services.