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18.a.
Commissioners Court Meeting
Meeting Date:
08/10/2026
Title:
Inmate Telephone Services Agreement with Inmate Calling Solutions, LLC
Submitted for:
Fortunato Paredes
Submitted By:
Fortunato Paredes
Department:
Civil Legal Division

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to enter into a three-year Agreement (October 13, 2026 through October 12, 2029) with Inmate Calling Solutions, LLC for the provision of Inmate Telephone and Video Visitation Services with the County recovering $0.02 per minute for inmate telephone communications and video visitations as per the Federal Communication Commission Order in place as of April 6, 2026, authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-4070-357140 (Telephone Commission Payments)]
 
Issue: At its meeting of September 22, 2025, the Webb County Commissioners Court authorized the Purchasing Agent to solicit Request for Proposals (RFP) for Inmate Phone Services for the Webb County Jail.  
 
Solution: At its meeting of April 27, 2026, the Commissioner Court awarded RFP 2026-006 “Webb County Inmate Telephone Services” to Inmate Calling Solutions, LLC, with a contract start date to be set for October 13, 2026.  
 
Result: Inmates will have continued access to inmate telecommunication and video visitation services as well as other ancillary services under a new provider beginning October 13, 2026.

Background:

New Provider will continue to provide Inmate Telephone Access services.

Previous Court Action:

None

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:
1001-4070-357140
Funding Source:
Telephone Commission
Balance:
n/a

Financial Impact:

Telephone commissions earned from per-minute telephone calls placed and video visitation accessed by Webb County Jail Inmates.

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