Evaluation Criteria Peer Support.pdf

EVALUATION FACTORS – PEER SUPPORT

Technical:

1. The offeror must have experience conducting thorough research supporting development of a training program and be able to provide a sample upon request.

2. The offeror must be able to submit a sample of a multimedia curricula developed to train inmates in a correctional facility.

3. The contractor must be able to develop a database that provides a detailed example of each of the 50 United States and Puerto Rico’s training requirements, certification standards, exclusionary criteria for certification (e.g., felonies, sex offenses), recognition of advanced certification, relevant statutes, and point of contact, as well as any other information requested by the FBOP.

4. The contractor will register with https://sam.gov/SAM.

5. The contractor will also provide a summary document with key observations and recommendations.

6. The contractor will obtain and submit samples of commonly used training protocols.

7. The contractor will design a curriculum to support 80 hours of classroom instruction tailored to an incarcerated population. This training will blend didactic and experiential training. It will include written and visual instructional materials for individuals with diverse learning styles and will be accommodating to individuals who have a serious mental illness or other disability. The training may be divided into basic and advanced classes. The training will also include follow-up activities to support skill maintenance and the application of skills as peers begin the supervised practice of peer support.

8. The contractor must demonstrate knowledge of evidence based group practices to ensure appropriate skill acquisition for inmate population.

9. The contractor will design a multi-modal curriculum with richly illustrated written materials, video vignettes, and audio files. This curriculum will be supported by a facilitator manual that promotes group interactions, feedback, and role plays. This manual should be appropriate for use by a BOP staff member or an advanced Peer Support Specialist in training who has advanced to the point of teaching skills to https://sam.gov/SAM others. The curriculum must be evidence based in nature, tailored to an incarcerated population, and be visually appealing to engage inmates and enhance learning.

10. All materials must be specific to incarcerated individuals. Although the materials are not designed specifically for men or women, they will be sensitive to gender differences and how they influence peer relationships.

11. The Contractor will develop a comprehensive training program and related materials and resources for BOP’s Peer Specialist Training Programs. The comprehensive training program will address the following topics:

a. Role of Peer Support Specialists

b. Attitudes about Help Seeking

c. Active listening skills

d. Self-awareness skills

e. Cultural humility/ diversity

f. Stigma

g. Recovery

h. Trauma and trauma informed care

i. Criminal thinking

j. Wellness and self-care

k. Self-disclosure/ boundaries

l. Mental illness and substance use disorders

m. Medication management

n. Suicide prevention

o. Communicating with BOP staff

p. Supervision and continuing education

q. Ethical practice in peer support

r. Community careers in peer support

12. The multi-modal curriculum will be followed by brief follow-up content to support skill maintenance as peers begin the supervised practice of peer support. This content will be packaged in a 24-page follow-up Journal.

13. In order to develop a curriculum that meets the community standard, the contractor will perform a comprehensive audit. The contractor will develop a database that provides information on state requirements and standards for peer support and peer recovery specialists. This database will be delivered in a comprehensive PDF file and delivered to the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Price:

1. The lowest price, technically acceptable quote will be the award selection. Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable, responsive and responsible quoter. This is a competitive LPTA selection in which technical acceptability is considered the most important factor. By submission of its quote, the quoter accepts all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements. All technically acceptable quotes, with satisfactory past performance, shall be treated equally except for their prices. Failure to meet a requirement may result in a quote being determined technically unacceptable. Quoters must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale. The Government intends to select ONE contractor for award of this effort.