Pacific County Jail Services seeks a radio frequency identification solution that interfaces with its current jail management software to identify, track, and document incarcerated individuals. The solution is intended to improve inmate identification and records of movement, supplies, services, headcounts, and meals, while reducing documentation and release errors and easing staff workload. The procurement calls for a five-year contract, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 9, 2026, and proposals scheduled to open on October 26, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.
Pacific County seeks proposals for the purchase and installation of all equipment, software, installation, and commissioning to replace the door systems for the Pacific County Jail.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
176801
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
218.4
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
24,357
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
35 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:Use only if the solution is truly proprietary or essential for continuity; otherwise pivot back to coops.
Coops:Frequently procures through Washington DES master contracts, Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, and other cooperative programs; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Pacific County has used cooperative purchasing before and relies on it to bypass its low formal bidding threshold. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Pacific County
Pacific County Board Of Commissioners Minutes
Date: Mar 22, 2022Type: Meeting mention
The board addressed various personnel matters, including hires, promotions, and family medical leave requests across multiple county departments. Key actions included the authorization of equipment purchases for the Public Works and Auditor offices, the adoption of resolutions regarding new county precincts and facility use fee schedules, and the approval of contracts for engineering services and vehicle leases. The commissioners also reviewed and approved vendor claims, a proclamation recognizing Fair Housing Month, and several facility use applications.
Pacific County Board of County Commissioners Minutes
Date: Apr 11, 2017Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting addressed multiple departmental matters. Key discussions included the approval of several public works projects such as road resurfacing and equipment transfers, updates on community development and health services contracts, and human resources actions regarding temporary staff hiring and job description amendments. The board also handled financial business, including payroll and vendor claims, approved facility use and technical support agreements, and conducted a public hearing to award a contract for official county newspaper printing services.
Pacific County Board Of Commissioners Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Pacific County.
The board recognized employees for years of service. Consent agenda actions included payroll processing, vendor claim payments, and contract amendments. Department of Public Works discussions involved purchasing a generator for the PACCOM center, hiring temporary engineering aides, and reviewing various project agreements. The board also handled hiring for the Department of Community Development, approved a grant and equipment purchase for the Health and Human Services department, and denied an appointment to the Veterans Advisory Board. Additionally, the commissioners adopted the 2019 budget calendar, updated personnel policies, approved facility use applications, and scheduled a public hearing regarding the sale of county-owned properties.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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