Discussion and possible action to terminate the contractual services of Smart Communications Holding, Inc., the current provider of Inmate Telephone Services at the Webb County Jail, by providing a sixty (60) day written notice of termination with the effective date of termination being October 12, 2026, authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents and any other matters incident

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Discussion and possible action to terminate the contractual services of Smart Communications Holding, Inc., the current provider of Inmate Telephone Services at the Webb County Jail, by providing a sixty (60) day written notice of termination with the effective date of termination being October 12, 2026, authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-4070-357140 (Telephone Commission Payments-Continue through termination date)] 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.  At its meeting of April 27, 2026, the Commissioners Court awarded RFP 2026-006 “Webb County Inmate Telephone Services” to Inmate Calling Solutions, LLC, with a contract start date set for October 13, 2026.  Accordingly, Webb County needs to terminate the contract in place with the current service provider. Solution: Provide the current Inmate Telephone Provider, Smart Communications Holding, Inc., sixty days written notice of termination of its services effective October 12, 2026. Result: Allow for the new Inmate Telephone Service provider to begin providing services effective October 13, 2026.

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