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This is a Pre-Proposal Network Opportunities Form submission for RFP #27-87787, issued by the Indiana Department of Correction through the Indiana Department of Administration, for comprehensive correctional health services across eighteen adult facilities, three juvenile facilities, and ten parole districts serving approximately 25,000-28,000 incarcerated individuals and up to 1,000 Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees. The mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for August 26, 2026, with written questions due by August 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time and proposal submissions due October 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. Evaluation activities are scheduled for October 2026, with proposal discussions the week of November 2, oral presentations the week of November 16, Best and Final Offers the week of November 23, and award recommendation targeted for the week of November 30. The contract term is three years from execution with two optional two-year renewal periods, providing a potential total contract duration of seven years.

Vespa Group LLC, a company based in Indianapolis, Indiana, submitted this optional Pre-Proposal Network Opportunities Form with contact information for Tony Vespa, Founder, at 410-533-6247 or vespa@vespa-group.com. The RFP establishes a 3% Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business subcontractor participation goal with eligible respondents earning up to 5 points for meeting or exceeding the goal plus 1 bonus point, and an additional 5 points available under the Buy Indiana Initiative for qualifying Indiana companies. Pricing must be firm for 180 days from award and remain fixed throughout the initial three-year term with no inflation adjustments permitted. The incumbent vendor is Centurion Health of Indiana, LLC, under a contract expiring March 31, 2027. Financial responsibility bonds or letters of credit equal to 5 percent of the total contract price are required prior to execution, and respondents must provide audited financial statements for the last four fiscal years or a formal declaration with CPA-certified verification of available funds.