Basic Information
| Bid Title | Cabling Services and Video Surveillance System Installation Services |
| Bid Number | 696-IT-26-O017 |
| Bid Announced by | Texas Department of Criminal Justice |
| Project Location(s) | Multiple TDCJ facilities across Texas (all Highway Districts 1-25 and Zones 1-5) |
| City | TX |
| State/Province | TX |
| Country | United States |
| Bid Issue Date | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Questions Due Date | - |
| Submittal Due Date | Nov 9, 2026 03:00 PM |
| Pre-bid Event | - |
| Pre-bid Event Date | - |
| Pre-bid Event Type | - |
| Link To Bid Source | https://www.txsmartbuy.gov/esbd/696-IT-26-O017 |
| Scope of Work | Provide cabling services and/or Internet Protocol (IP) Video Surveillance System (VSS) including labor and materials for installation, maintenance, and warranty. Multiple contracts will be awarded. |
| Required System | CCTV |
| Bid Contact Person | Janice Wooley |
| Phone | (936) 437-3844 |
| janice.wooley@tdcj.texas.gov | |
| Notes | View NotesThis is a statewide Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) solicitation (No. 696-IT-26-O017) for cabling services and/or IP Video Surveillance Systems. It covers labor, materials, installation, maintenance, and warranty for facilities across the entire state of Texas. Multiple contracts are expected to be awarded. Submission is electronic only through the TDCJ Bonfire procurement portal. Response deadline is November 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Contact person is Janice Wooley. Full technical specifications, terms, and evaluation criteria are available only after registering on the portal. No specific camera brands, access control, or detailed system requirements are listed in the public notice. |
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Building Robust Security Infrastructure for Texas Facilities
Maintaining continuous safety in large-scale government and correctional environments requires a highly reliable, state-of-the-art security framework. A critical component of this infrastructure is the deployment of IP video surveillance systems, which rely heavily on meticulously installed structured cabling services. Across expansive institutional footprints in Texas, ensuring that every zone is monitored effectively requires robust network design, precise equipment placement, and high-capacity data transmission.
The Role of Professional Cabling in IP Surveillance
Modern IP surveillance cameras depend on continuous power and low-latency data flow, typically delivered via Power over Ethernet (PoE) infrastructure. Professional network cabling ensures that wiring can support high-definition video feeds without degradation over long distances, which is particularly vital for multi-facility operations. Furthermore, secure, code-compliant security camera installation mitigates the risks of physical tampering and environmental wear, keeping critical monitoring systems fully operational 24/7.
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