Evaluation- Jail Detention Slider Retrofit and Replacement

Location:	Texas
Posted:	Jun 16, 2026
Due:	Jul 16, 2026
Agency:	Taylor County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	16 - Aircraft Components and Accessories
Solicitation No:	RFP 2026- 500
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Taylor County

Purchasing Agent

Scott Henderson

600 Pecan Street

Abilene, Texas 79602

Phone - 325-738-8602

FAX - 325-674-1375

E-Mail – scott.henderson@taylorcounty.texas.gov

DATE: June 9, 2026

SUBJECT: Bid Award Recommendation for RFP 2026-500: Jail Facility Detention Slider

Retrofit and Replacement

BACKGROUND The Taylor County Purchasing Department recently solicited sealed

proposals for RFP 2026-500, seeking a qualified vendor for the retrofit and replacement of

detention sliders at the Taylor County Jail Facility. The scope of this project was

strategically divided into four Base Bids to allow the County to award sections as the

budget allows.

Four vendors submitted complete packages and successfully passed all mandatory

knockout requirements, including the required site inspection, performance/payment

bond assurances, and mandatory state forms.

One vendor’s submission (Sustainable Security Solutions) arrived late and was returned to

sender unopened.

EVALUATION SUMMARY An evaluation committee reviewed the responsive proposals

based on a 100-point scale. The criteria included Total Cost (40 Points), Quality of

Goods/Services (40 Points), Past Performance (10 Points), and Meets County

Needs/Requirements (10 Points).

The final scoring resulted in the following evaluations:

• CML Security: 92 / 100 points

• Cornerstone Detention Products: 90 / 100 points

• Willo Products: 83 / 100 points

• Southern Folger Contracting: 71 / 100 points

CML Security emerged as the best evaluated respondent. They scored exceptionally well

across all categories, narrowly edging out Cornerstone Detention Products. In addition to

offering highly competitive pricing, CML's proposal successfully meets all of our baseline

standards and utilizes the County's preferred Southern Steel lock system, providing the

best overall value to the County.

FINANCIAL IMPACT & PHASED EXECUTION To align with current fiscal capabilities while

addressing the jail's immediate security needs, the Purchasing Department recommends a

phased award structure.

• Immediate Action (FY '26): Award Base Bid 1 (Sally Port) and Base Bid 2 (Female

Cell Run) to begin immediately. The total immediate financial impact is $451,250.

• Contingent Action (FY '27): Award Base Bid 3 (Booking/Detox) and Base Bid 4 (FM7

Detention Unit) contingent upon the approval of the FY’27 budget, with work

anticipated to begin in October 2026.

REQUESTED COURT ACTION The Purchasing Department respectfully requests that the

Commissioners’ Court take the following actions:

1. Formally recognize CML Security as the best evaluated respondent for RFP 2026-

500.

2. Approve the immediate award of Base Bids 1 and 2 to CML Security for a total of

$451,250.

3. Approve the contingent award of Base Bids 3 and 4 to CML Security, slated to begin

in October 2026, pending final approval of the FY’27 County budget.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Number:	RFP 2026- 500
Bid Title:	Evaluation- Jail Detention Slider Retrofit and Replacement
Category:	Evaluations
Status:	Open

Evaluation- Jail Detention Slider Retrofit and Replacement

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