QA.pdf

1. Question: What type of training does the DOJ provide to the awardee of this contract?

BOP: Please refer to chapter 2 of the Statement of Work which outlines what training the contractor is responsible for. The BOP trains contractor staff annually on: Discipline, Integrity/Ethics, Accountability/Security, and Life Safety and PREA/Sexual Abuse Training and Prevention.

2. Question: Does the facility location need to be approved before proposals are submitted?

BOP: No, the facility location does not need to be approved by the BOP at time of submission, however, the offeror must submit a facility location and appropriate Right to Use documentation at the time of submission.

3. Question: Are there allowable advancements to assist with setup costs once the contract has been awarded?

BOP: No, contractors bill the BOP monthly, based on a daily per diem rate, per inmate day, billed at the end of each month. There are no up-front advances made by the BOP.

4. Question: Can you submit lease invoices immediately when a contract is awarded? (To cover security deposits and first month payment)

BOP: No, contractors bill on the per diem rate which the contract is awarded under.

5. Question: How soon can the awardee submit invoices to cover onboarding, equipment, training salaries, computers, and other related equipment?

BOP: The BOP does not pay invoices for onboarding, equipment, etc. Contractors bill on the per diem rate, bill at the end of each month.

6. Question: How much time is it from when the proposal awarded and the expected start of service?

BOP: Section F of the solicitation indicates the awardee should be able to begin performance within 120 days of award.

7. Question: Where do offenders go when the facility closes?

BOP: Offenders assigned to the Day Reporting Center are on Home Confinement.

When not at the facility, they are at their residence, place of employment, or other approved locations.

8. Question: Are offenders required to remain at the day reporting center throughout the day if not at work or school?

BOP: Offenders should only be reporting to the DRC for meeting with staff or participating in programming.

9. Question: Does each offender have a required time to report or is it on an individual basis?

BOP: Individual basis

10. Question: Can you describe a typical offenders day related to a day reporting center?

BOP: Please refer to the Day Reporting Center Statement of Work for the contractor’s responsibility regarding offender’s scheduling.

11. Question: What are the system communication/platforms requirements for contractors to use?

BOP: Please refer to Chapter 1, Section F of the Statement of Work.

12. Question: Is there an approximate number of expected offenders for this location?

BOP: An estimated 50 placements

13. Question: Is there and incumbent? If so, who is it?

BOP: Currently there are no DRC services provided in this area.