The U.S. Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking qualified vendors to provide Residential Reentry Center (RRC) and Home Confinement (HC) services for male and female offenders in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. The intended future solicitation will involve a contract for a maximum of 164 in-house beds (151 male and 13 female) and 60 home confinement placements, within a radius of 100 miles from the facility, including provisions for sex offenders.
This RFI seeks to gather insights on the feasibility of supplying these services in the region, while assessing local regulatory concerns, available transportation options, and community support for a BOP RRC program. Responders are asked to contribute relevant experience, potential obstacles, and suggestions for innovative approaches to enhance service implementation. Responses must be submitted by March 21, 2025, with questions directed to the contracting officer and published on SAM.gov thereafter. It is important to note that this RFI does not constitute a formal request for proposals or a commitment to contract, and responders will incur all costs related to their responses.
The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements and responsibilities for the management and operation of a Residential Reentry Center (RRC) under the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). Its primary objective is to provide essential community-based services for individuals transitioning from federal prison to society, including programming for employment and rehabilitation. The document specifies that only the Residential Reentry Manager (RRM) can approve the placement of federal inmates in RRCs.
Key sections include the need for comprehensive staff training, maintaining safety and sanitation standards, and protocols for addressing life/safety issues. The contractor is responsible for all operational aspects, including compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Personnel must undergo background investigations, with strict guidelines governing conduct to ensure residents' safety and uphold the integrity of the facility.
The SOW emphasizes the importance of community outreach and the contractor's responsibility to maintain transparency and cooperation with BOP monitoring. It mandates adherence to federal standards, including provisions for discipline, medical services, and emergency procedures. Overall, the document highlights the federal government’s commitment to ensuring safe, effective, and humane reentry processes for individuals completing their sentences.