Description
The Ohio Department of Youth Services (ODYS) seeks a vendor to deliver a SaaS, AI‑driven communications analytics platform that monitors, transcribes, and analyzes youth offender communications across three juvenile correctional facilities. The solution must integrate with ODYS’s existing youth‑communication system, provide real‑time threat detection, searchable transcripts, customizable alerts, and support law‑enforcement investigative workflows. The award will be based on technical merit, demonstration, and cost; the winning bid must remain fixed for 120 days.
• Provide a cloud‑based analytics platform with AI‑enabled hot‑list identification, multi‑language transcription (English, Spanish, Arabic), and near‑real‑time flagging of concerning content.
• Integrate securely with ODYS’s ViaPath Technologies and law‑enforcement communication systems; support iOS, Android, Windows, and major browsers.
• Deliver 24×7 help‑desk support, training, role‑based access with CJIS compliance, MFA, AES‑256 encryption, and redundant U.S.‑based data storage.
• Submit separate technical and cost proposals via OhioBuys by 11/18/2026 1:15 PM ET; answer any questions by 11/13/2026 1:15 PM ET.