ESBD_441199_1753885868950_IW224027.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for the "Me've Been There Done That" program. The solicitation seeks a vendor to deliver program components to women who are incarcerated, with service dates spanning from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. The bid is set to open on August 13, 2025, at 3 P.M., with electronic submission preferred via email to bids@tdcj.texas.gov. The program aims to support prosecution and human trafficking-related efforts, focusing on rehabilitation to improve health, self-worth, social skills, and stability while reducing recidivism risks.

The solicitation requires 300,000 service hours to be conducted weekly at the Plane State Jail facility. Bidders must meet specific eligibility criteria, including not being suspended, debarred, or listed on federal procurement exclusion lists. The contract includes comprehensive insurance requirements with minimum liability coverage of $1,000,000 and specific provisions for workers' compensation. Vendor responsibilities include background checks for staff, compliance with correctional facility security procedures, and adherence to strict guidelines about staff conduct, contraband, and facility access. The procurement will be subject to standard state government regulations regarding payments, which may be applied to eliminating any outstanding state debts, including taxes and child support.