ESBD_442588_1754150616189_IW222890.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for American Correctional Association (ACA) Re-Accreditation Services. The solicitation seeks services for re-accreditation of multiple correctional facilities across three separate line items, with a contract period from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. The bid opening is scheduled for August 18, 2025 at 3 P.M., with a deadline for written questions on August 6, 2025. The facilities included are Hilltop-O'Daniel, McConnell, Johnston, Kegans, Lychner, Oliver J. Bell, Travis County State Jail, Parole (APPS), Halbert, Clements, Byrd, Administration (CAS), Administration (COS), Daniel, Glossbrenner, Formby-Wheeler, Wynne, Estelle, Correctional Training, Skyview-Hodge, Roach, Ramsey, Correctional Industries (CI), Smith, Jester Complex, Polunsky, Briscoe-Cotulla, Cole-Moore, Gist, LeBlanc, Goodman, Woodman, Stiles, Bartlett, and Gurney.

Electronic bid submission is preferred via bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with a 10 MB attachment limit and requirements for Microsoft Office format documents. Bidders must submit one original signed paper copy and provide contact information. The solicitation includes specific security and compliance requirements for contractor staff, including background checks, vehicle and staff searches, restrictions on contraband, and attire guidelines. The bid emphasizes compliance with Texas state statutes, public information act requirements, and prohibitions on individuals with criminal records. Notably, the document includes provisions about payment applications towards state debts, delinquent taxes, and child support, and requires vendors to confirm they are not listed on federal ineligible entities lists.