Body Worn Cameras with Accessories and Cloud Storage

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is soliciting bids to establish a Blanket Contract for Axon Body 4 Body Worn Cameras, accessories, and cloud storage services, with an initial order of 700 units to be delivered to the Game Warden Training Center in Hamilton, Texas, and future orders distributed across various statewide law enforcement regions. The contract, solicited under number 802-26-69617, has a performance period through December 31, 2030, and allows for price escalation and potential one-year extensions. All equipment must be new, covered by manufacturer warranty, and meet stringent technical specifications including IP67 environmental resistance, ability to withstand a five-foot drop onto concrete, 12-hour continuous recording, 64GB internal storage, GPS accuracy within five meters, and real-time language translation capability. Subscription services, implementation, and training are mandatory components of the proposal, and delivery must comply with FOB destination terms, with all shipping and handling costs included in the unit price. Proposals must be submitted by March 19, 2026, via email or sealed delivery, and are evaluated under a Best Value methodology that weighs price against technical qualifications, experience, delivery capability, and past performance, which is assessed on a pass/fail basis. Contractors must be registered in SAM with a valid UEI and CAGE code, comply with Texas-specific requirements such as Buy Texas preferences and HUB program participation, and certify adherence to E-Verify, the Drug-Free Workplace Act, and the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Cybersecurity compliance includes TxCRAMP for cloud services, mandatory training for personnel with system access, and strict confidentiality obligations. Contracts exceeding $1 million trigger reporting under HB1295, and providers are prohibited from being affiliated with abortion services. Insurance must be obtained from Texas-licensed carriers with an “A” Best rating, and all equipment must meet OSHA, UL, FMRC, and NEMA standards. Invoicing is to be submitted directly to TPWD’s Accounts Payable with direct deposit available, and acceptance occurs upon delivery at the designated location, with non-compliant items subject to rejection and remediation at no additional cost to the state.