Heart Rate Monitoring System (RFP)

Cook County Government has issued RFP No. 2617-05123 for the managed implementation of a comprehensive real-time heart rate monitoring system to support the Cook County Sheriff's Office Contraband Substance Elimination Program. The project requires the provision of biosensor wristbands for 750 individuals plus 50 replacements, charging equipment, wireless gateways, and 20 tablet devices for biometric dashboard access. The successful vendor will provide a SaaS platform for alerting and data transmission, ensuring integration with the Sheriff's Office Jail Management System. The contract is intended as a five-year agreement with two optional one-year renewals, with on-site installation taking place at the Cook County Department of Corrections campus. Compliance and security are central to this procurement, requiring all hosting locations to be CJIS compliant and the contractor to adhere to the FBI CJIS Security Addendum for handling criminal justice information. The agreement is governed by a Professional Services Agreement and a specialized Information Technology and Data Special Conditions addendum, which mandates strict data security, privacy laws, and ADA accessibility standards. Proposers must submit a detailed pricing proposal covering a five-year period and provide documentation regarding MBE/WBE utilization. Evaluation will be based on the best overall value, with potential for oral presentations and a best and final offer process. Proposals are due by November 13, 2026, via the designated electronic portal.