05_-_May_2015_Statement_of_Work.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

(SOW)

RESIDENTIAL REENTRY CENTER

May 2015 ii

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 1

CHAPTER 1

Administration and Organization 6

CHAPTER 2

Personnel 10

CHAPTER 3

Facility 25

CHAPTER 4

Life/Safety 30

CHAPTER 5

Sanitation & Environment 34

CHAPTER 6

Electrical Safety 36

CHAPTER 7

Hazardous Materials 38

CHAPTER 8

Pest Control & Waste Management 41

CHAPTER 9

Referral and Intake Processing 42

CHAPTER 10

Programs 49

CHAPTER 11

Home Confinement 64

CHAPTER 12

Security and Accountability 68

CHAPTER 13

Discipline 77

CHAPTER 14

Administrative Remedy 84

CHAPTER 15

Food Services 85

CHAPTER 16

Medical Services 89

CHAPTER 17

Records and Reports 93

CHAPTER 18

Release Procedures 96

CHAPTER 19

Escape Procedures 100

CHAPTER 20

Serious Illness, Injury, or Death 103

CHAPTER 21

USPO Cases 105 iii

CHAPTER 22

Research and Evaluation 107

CHAPTER 23

BOP Inspections 108

CHAPTER 24

Deductions and Reimbursements 111 iv

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

REQUEST FOR CONTRACT STAFF BACKGROUND

INVESTIGATION........................................Attachment A

RRC ELEMENTS OF THE MEDICAL EXAMINATION FOR OFFENDERS

COMMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE RRC........................Attachment B

INITIAL INTAKE FORM..................................Attachment C

REQUEST FOR DNA COLLECTION...........................Attachment D

DNA FACT SHEET.......................................Attachment E

INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAM PLAN..........................Attachment F

REQUEST FOR WAIVER OR REDUCTION OF SUBSISTENCE.......Attachment G

COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL GROUP PROTOCOL..................Attachment H

URINALYSIS PROCEDURES................................Attachment I

REQUIRED FIRST AID KIT CONTENTS......................Attachment J

REQUEST FOR APPROVAL FOR MEDICAL

TREATMENT AND REIMBURSEMENT..........................Attachment K

HOME CONFINEMENT ELIGIBILITY DATE (HCED) . . . . . Attachment L

CONDITIONS OF HOME DETENTION, BP-A0460.073. . . . . Attachment M

HOME CONFINEMENT REVIEW FACT SHEET. . . . . . . . . Attachment N v

LIST OF FORMS PROVIDED BY BOP

ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDY FORMS

APPLICATION FOR VOLUNTEER SERVICE

AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE

CENTER DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE (CDC) REPORT (RRCs)

COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAM AGREEMENT

DUTIES OF STAFF REPRESENTATIVES (RRCs)

FURLOUGH APPLICATION - APPROVAL AND RECORD

FURLOUGH QUESTIONNAIRE - OUT OF SENTENCING DISTRICT

INCIDENT REPORT (RRCs)

INMATE RIGHTS AT CENTER DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE HEARING

NOTICE OF CENTER DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE HEARING (RRCs)

PASS REQUEST AND APPROVAL

SCREENING FOR RISK OF VICTIMIZATION AND ABUSIVENESS

QUESTIONNAIRE - SENTENCING DISTRICT

URINE SAMPLING PROGRAM (RRCs)

WAIVER OF RRC DRUG TREATMENT REQUIREMENT

WAIVER OF APPEARANCE (RRCs) vi

LIST OF BOP PROGRAM STATEMENTS AFFECTING RRCs

P.S. 1330 Administrative Remedy Program

P.S. 1351 Release of Information

P.S. 1415 Community Relations Board

P.S. 1480 News Media Contacts

P.S. 1600 Safety Policy

P.S. 3735 Drug Free Workplace

P.S. 5270 Inmate Discipline

P.S. 5280 Furloughs

P.S. 5324 Sexually Abusive Behavior Prevention and

Intervention Program

P.S. 5553 Escape/Death Notifications

P.S. 5800 Correctional Systems Manual

P.S. 6060 Urine Surveillance and Narcotic Identification

P.S. 6590 Alcohol Surveillance and Testing Program

P.S. 7310 Community Corrections Center (CCC) Utilization and Transfer Procedures

P.S. 7320 Home Confinement

P.S. 7570 Contract Staff Integrity for Privately Operated

Community Corrections Residential Facilities

Program Statements may be found on the Bureau of Prisons’ website, www.bop.gov. It is the BOP’s expectation that the contractor maintains and implements subsequent policy updates as they occur. This will require the contractor to routinely review program statements to ensure they are utilizing the most current version. Additional guidance or interpretation of policy statements is at the discretion of the Bureau.

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CONTRACTOR REQUIRED TRAINING

(Referenced in the Statement of Work)

Training Chapter Referenced

Staff will annually review the contractor’s operation manual.

This review will be documented.

Staff will be provided 20 hours of annual training on required topics. 2

Staff must receive 40 hours of training on duties and responsibilities prior to working with federal residents.

Sixteen of these hours may be on the job training under direct staff supervision. 2

A minimum of one key staff will attend BOP training when offered. 2

Staff will acknowledge receipt and understanding of contractor’s Employee Standards of Conduct, prior to working with federal residents. 2

The contractor will develop and implement a comprehensive staff training program addressing the facility’s sexual abuse/assault/misconduct prevention and intervention program. 2

The contractor will provide a brief orientation program for all volunteers and provide specific written guidance in the format of a “Volunteer

Manual.” 2

Within the first 60 days of employment, all staff will receive training in cognitive-behavioral intervention techniques specific to the programs being offered within the RRC. 2

The contractor will train all staff in emergency procedures within one week of their initial employment. In addition, the contractor will include emergency training in annual refresher training. 4

The contractor will train all staff in the proper viii handling and use of all hazardous, toxic, caustic, and flammable materials within two weeks of initial employment, whenever a new hazard is introduced into the work area, and annually thereafter. 7

The contractor will train staff on proper techniques for resident pat searches, and room, vehicle, and common area searches within the first week of employment and annually thereafter. 12

The rules of conduct and sanctions for resident discipline infractions will be defined in writing and communicated to all staff. 13

Staff must be familiar with the Administrative

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EXPLANATION OF TERMS

AVERAGE MONTHLY POPULATION (AMP) - The days invoiced on the monthly bill for three consecutive months added together and divided by three.

BUREAU OF PRISONS (BOP) - A component of the Department of

Justice responsible for federal offenders sentenced to a term of imprisonment.

BOP WEBSITE - www.bop.gov

CALIFORNIA TECHNICAL BULLETINS - The California Bureau of Home

Furnishings and Thermal Insulation (BHFTI) enforces California statutes and regulations governing upholstered furniture, bedding, and thermal insulation industries.

The bulletins referenced in the SOW are published by the

California BHFTI. The BHFTI bulletins are available by contacting the following address: 3485 Orange Grove Avenue;

North Highlands, California, 95660; (916) 574-2041.

SUPERVISORY COMMUNITY TREATMENT COORDINATOR (SCTC) - The BOP employee who is responsible for placing offenders in Community

Treatment Services, procuring treatment, monitoring treatment providers, certifying bills, ensuring quality control, and performing liaison activities among federal institutional programs, U.S. Probation, and contract community treatment providers.

CONTRABAND - Anything not authorized for retention by the facility rules and regulations or not issued by authorized staff.

CONTRACT AWARD DATE - The date the Contracting Officer signs the contract.

CONTRACT EMPLOYEE - Individuals hired by the contractor to perform services required by the SOW. The terms contract employee, employee, staff, and contract staff are used interchangeably throughout this document.

CONTRACT OVERSIGHT SPECIALIST (COS) - A BOP employee who, under the direction of the RRM, inspects and monitors contract compliance.

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CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO) - A BOP employee with the authority to enter into, administer, negotiate, award, cancel, and/or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the United States Government.

CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) - A BOP employee, designated in writing by a CO (ordinarily a RRM), to act as an authorized representative in monitoring and administering a contract. The COR acts as a technical liaison between the contractor and the CO on contracting matters (see Section G of the solicitation for an expanded outline of these authorities and responsibilities).

CONTRACTOR - The individual, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity who has been awarded a contract by the BOP.

"Contractor employees," "staff," "provider", and "contractor" are used interchangeably throughout this document. All staff from the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) level to line staff is included.

DISABILITY – A person with a disability has a permanent physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; has a record of such impairment; or is perceived as having such impairment.

DISCIPLINE HEARING OFFICER (DHO) - A BOP employee responsible for conducting fact-finding hearings covering alleged acts of misconduct and violations of prohibited acts including those acts which could result in criminal charges.

EMERGENCY - Any significant disruption of normal facility procedures, policy, or activities such as adverse weather, bomb threat, disturbance, escape, fire, hostage situation, work or food strike, etc.

ELECTRONIC MONITORING EQUIPMENT - Equipment which monitors a federal offender's compliance with the RRC Electronic Monitoring

Program's conditions.

FEDERAL LOCATION MONITORING PROGRAM (FLM) – A program wherein the United States Probation office through an agreement with the

BOP, monitors offenders in the community.

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HOME CONFINEMENT - A generic term used to cover all circumstances in which a federal offender is required to remain at home during non-working hours of the day.

INDIGENT – An individual is deemed to be indigent when he or she is without income or lacks sufficient resources to provide for basic needs (e.g., housing, food, clothing, and transportation).

The contractor must provide transportation or public transportation vouchers to assist offenders seeking employment.

INMATE - See resident.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER - Refers to the disciplinary process. The term “Investigating Officer” refers to an employee of supervisory level who conducts the investigation concerning alleged charge(s) of offender misconduct. The Investigating

Officer may not be the employee reporting the incident or one who was involved in the incident in question.

NFPA, NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION - The National Fire

Protection Association (NFPA), headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts, USA, is an international, nonprofit, membership organization founded in 1896 to protect people, their property and the environment from destructive fire. The mission of NFPA, which was organized in 1896, is to reduce the burden of fire on the quality of life by advocating scientifically based consensus codes and standards, research and education for fire and related safety issues.

The codes referenced in the SOW are available by contacting

NFPA.

OSHA, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH ADMINISTRATION - regulates occupational safety and health standards which require conditions, or the adoption or use of one or more practices, means, methods, operations, or processes, reasonably necessary or appropriate to provide safe or healthful employment and places of employment.

OFFENDER - See resident.

OFFEROR - The individual, partnership, corporation or other legal entity who submits a proposal in response to the BOP's needs outlined in a solicitation.

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PROGRAM STATEMENT (P.S.) - A BOP written directive that establishes policy procedures in a given area (available on BOP website).

PRELIMINARY SITE INSPECTION - One BOP scheduled on-site inspection of the offeror's facility and location (place of performance) for evaluating the proposed site.

PREOCCUPANCY INSPECTION - One BOP scheduled on-site inspection of the contractor's place of performance to ensure facility repairs and/or renovations have been completed and minimum programmatic requirements have been met so performance may begin.

PRE-TRIAL DEFENDANT - Ordinarily means a person awaiting trial, being tried, or awaiting a verdict, as well as a person awaiting sentence after having pleaded or been found guilty when the BOP has not received notification of conviction.

PRE-TRIAL SERVICES OFFICER (PSO) - An officer of the federal court responsible for supervising federal defendants before trial or sentencing, as directed by the federal court. PSOs are more common in large metropolitan areas. U.S. Probation Officers

(USPOs) function in the capacity of a PSO in most judicial districts. The terms USPO and PSO may be used interchangeably throughout this document regarding pre-trial service defendant responsibilities.

PRISON LITIGATION REFORM ACT (PLRA) - For the purpose of this

SOW, the RRM will identify PLRA cases for the contractor with specific instructions. Specific requirements are outlined in the chapters on Programs and Discipline.

REASONABLE COSTS - The costs of travel (e.g. airfare, rental car, etc.) and per diem allowances for United States Government travel, as set forth in the federal Travel Regulations.

RESIDENTIAL REENTRY CENTER (RRC) – This refers to the location in which the contractor's programs are operated. A RRC may also be called a facility, center, or halfway house.

RESIDENTIAL REENTRY MANAGER (RRM) - The BOP employee responsible for all functions, programs, and services related to residential reentry programs within a specified geographical area.

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RESIDENTIAL REENTRY MANAGEMENT BRANCH SECTOR ADMINISTRATOR - The

BOP employee who supervises the RRM. The Sector Administrator is responsible for residential reentry operations and programs within a specified geographical area.

RESIDENTIAL REENTRY MANAGEMENT BRANCH ADMINISTRATOR - The BOP employee responsible for all residential reentry functions, services, and operations nationwide.

RESIDENTIAL REENTRY MANAGEMENT BRANCH SAFETY SPECIALIST – This is a BOP staff member responsible for contract compliance with county, city, state, federal, and national safety regulations.

REGISTERED DIETICIAN (RD) - A person who has completed academic and experience requirements established by the Commission on

Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for American

Dietetic Association (ADA), and licensed as required by the state in which they practice.

RESIDENT – This is a federal inmate, prisoner or offender. The terms resident and offender are used interchangeably throughout this document.

ROUTINE MONITORING - The BOP's scheduled and unscheduled, on-site inspections to the Contractor's facility to evaluate performance.

Facilities with an average daily population of federal offenders of 15 or fewer, will have at least one full monitoring and at least two unannounced interim monitoring visits every 18 months.

Facilities with 16 to 30 federal offenders will have at least one full monitoring and at least two unannounced interim monitoring visits every 12 months.

Facilities with 31 or more federal offenders will have at least one full and three unannounced interim monitoring visits every twelve months.

TYPES OF OFFENDERS - The BOP places several types of offenders in a RRC. There are many variables which determine the type and how an offender is placed and programmed in a RRC. To avoid confusion, the contractor should consider two broad categories, BOP and USPO cases. It is important to understand which case xiv the offender is assigned because of the differences in programming. The RRM will provide direction in this regard.

Confinement of all BOP cases is reimbursable. Confinement of

USPO cases is reimbursable. The RRM can answer questions regarding reimbursable offenders.

A. Condition of Supervision Placement - Offenders under conditions of probation or supervision by the Court, or parole or mandatory release supervision by the U.S. Parole Commission may be ordered to reside in a RRC for a period of time. These placements are USPO cases.

B. Community Confinement - Offender who is in BOP custody who resides in a RRC and participates in gainful employment, employment search efforts, community service, vocational training, treatment, educational programs, or similar facility approved programs as a condition of supervised release or probation.

C. Intermittent Confinement - Intermittent Confinement offender is in BOP custody who is sentenced to reside in a RRC during nights, weekends, or other intervals.

D. Institution Transfers - A BOP case who has transferred from a federal institution and is completing the last portion of their sentence.

UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS - As defined by Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human

Services, are a set of precautions designed to prevent transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and other blood borne pathogens when providing first aid or health care. Under universal precautions, blood and certain body fluids of all patients are considered potentially infectious for HIV, HBV and other blood borne pathogens.

U.S. PROBATION OFFICER (USPO) - An officer of the United States

District Court, who is responsible for supervising USPO federal offenders.

VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT (VCCLEA) - For the purpose of this SOW, the RRM will identify VCCLEA cases to the contractor with specific instructions.

INTRODUCTION

The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) provides community-based residential and nonresidential correctional services through contractual agreements with state, county, and city governments, as well as private contractors. These contractors provide services which include employment and residence development and other self-improvement opportunities to assist federal residents during the transition from prison to the community.

1. OBJECTIVE - The objective is to establish a Residential

Reentry Center (RRC) that provides comprehensive community-based services for offenders who are in the custody of the BOP or under the supervision of United States Probation and Pretrial

Services.

2. STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) - The SOW sets forth the contract performance requirements for the management and operation of a

RRC for federal residents. The contractor will ensure the RRC operates in a manner consistent with the mission of the BOP.

The BOP’s mission is to protect society by confining offenders in the controlled environments of prisons and community-based facilities that are safe, humane, cost efficient, appropriately secure, and provide work and other self-improvement opportunities to assist offenders in becoming law-abiding citizens.

3. PLACEMENT OF OFFENDERS - Only the Residential Reentry

Manager (RRM) or his or her designee can approve a federal offender's placement at a RRC.

4. CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY - The contractor will furnish all personnel, management, equipment, supplies, and services necessary for performance of all aspects of the contract.

Unless explicitly stated otherwise, the contractor is responsible for all costs associated with and incurred as part of providing the services outlined in this contract.

5. BOP VALUES - The BOP can successfully carry out its mission because its operations are firmly grounded in a set of common values and functional goals. A clear vision of the BOP’s organizational and individualized responsibilities exists among its employees. The BOP has a set of values and shared attitudes that guide staff's actions.

The agency’s values are important for contract employees to understand because they are the foundation of duties to be fulfilled in performance of the contract’s functions. The core values are:

Correctional Excellence – We are correctional workers first, committed to the highest level of performance.

Respect – We embrace diversity and recognize the value and dignity of staff, residents and the general public.

Integrity — We demonstrate uncompromising ethical conduct in all our actions.

The RRC has an obligation to provide residents with an opportunity to acquire the necessary skills for self-improvement, and to practice law-abiding behavior upon release.

Residents are encouraged to maintain family and community ties through correspondence, visitation and planning for eventual release, through participation in pre-release classes, and other programs. Residents have the obligation to honor their debts and begin payment while confined. Each resident is personally responsible for taking advantage of available RRC programs.

6. CONTRACT PERFORMANCE - All services and programs will comply with the SOW; the U.S. Constitution; all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations; applicable

Presidential Executive Orders (E.O.); all applicable case law;

and court orders. Should a conflict exist between any of the aforementioned standards, the most stringent will apply. When a conflict exists, and a conclusion cannot be made as to which standard is more stringent, the BOP will determine the appropriate standard. The BOP reserves the right to issue interim guidance that supersedes policy and/or aforementioned standards. The contractor will comply with and implement any applicable changes to BOP policy, Department of Justice (DOJ) regulation, Congressional mandate, federal law or Presidential

Executive Orders.

The BOP reserves the right to enter into negotiations with the contractor to change the conditions or procedures in this SOW and contract. Should the BOP invoke such changes, the contractor retains rights and remedies to equitable adjustment under the terms and conditions of the contract.

The BOP reserves the right to have various staff, to include staff from United States Probation and Pretrial Services, Office of the Inspector General, Federal and State Law Enforcement agencies, and other authorized users, assist in the monitoring of contract performance. The BOP reserves the right to conduct announced and unannounced inspections of any part of the facility at any time and by any method to assess contract compliance.

The BOP may investigate any incident pertaining to the performance of this contract. The contractor will comply and cooperate with the BOP on all investigations, monitoring visits, inspections, and inquiries.

The contractor will report all criminal activity related to the performance of this contract to the appropriate law enforcement investigative agency (e.g., Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Marshals Service, state and local authorities), and immediately notify the RRM of the report. The contractor will immediately report to the RRM any person or agency requesting to use an offender in any investigation; no offender may participate in any such investigation without prior approval of the BOP.

The contractor will submit any requests for contract changes through the RRM to the Contracting Officer (CO) for approval.

The contractor will provide electronic media to include email and internet access for all key staff (defined in Chapter 2

Personnel), and will provide capability for the electronic submission and receipt of paperwork and reports (e.g. referrals, movement notifications, terminal reports, disciplinary reports, etc.) to the BOP at the discretion of the RRM. Only BOP approved internet transmission methods/secure portals may be used to transmit protected inmate information.

All non-restricted BOP Policies and Program Statements are available on the Bureau’s public website (www.bop.gov).

7. SCOPE OF WORK - The contractor will comply with all requirements in this SOW and other reference documents as indicated. The technical proposal and any negotiated modification(s) are incorporated into the contract unless otherwise stated in the contract or defined by the Contracting

Officer.

The contractor will develop operational policies and procedures that follow the requirements contained in this SOW and of generally accepted correctional practice as defined by the BOP.

The contractor will provide an electronic or scanned version of their policies and procedures within 60 days after award.

Subsequent updates shall be submitted to the RRM within 30 days of publication.

All federal residents will receive the same programming and services except as otherwise provided for in this SOW.

The contractor has the responsibility to ensure proper management and oversight of the program. Absentee ownership will not mitigate program integrity, responsiveness, or responsibility.

The contractor will protect, defend, indemnify, save, and hold harmless the United States Government and the BOP and its employees or agents from and against any and all claims, demands, expenses, causes of action, judgments and liability arising out of, or in connection with, any negligent acts or omissions of the contractor, its agents, subcontractors, employees, assignees or anyone for whom the contractor may be responsible. The contractor will also be liable for any and all costs, expenses, and attorney’s fees incurred as a result of any such claim, demand, cause of action, judgment or liability, including those costs, expenses and attorney’s fees incurred by the United States Government and the BOP and its employees or agents. The contractor’s liability will not be limited by any provision or limits of insurance set forth in the resulting contract.

The contractor will be responsible for all litigation, including the cost of litigation, brought against it, its employees, or its agents for alleged acts or omissions. The CO will be notified in writing of all litigation pertaining to this contract and provided copies of said litigation or any pleadings filed within five working days of the filing. The contractor will cooperate with the government legal staff and/or the United

States Attorney regarding any requests pertaining to federal or contractor litigation.

In awarding the contract, the government does not assume any liability to third parties, nor will the government reimburse the contractor for its liabilities to third parties, with respect to loss due to death, bodily injury, or damage to property resulting in any way from the performance of the contract or any subcontract under this contract.

CHAPTER 1 – ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION

The contractor will maintain a current written operations manual that is available to all staff. It will describe the purpose, philosophy, programs, services, policies and procedures of the facility, and be updated on an as-needed basis. It will describe the daily operational procedures for the respective facility. Staff will have a thorough working knowledge of the operations manual. The contractor must operate in accordance with the operations manual. The operations manual will not circumvent the SOW requirements. The operations manual is a separate manual from the technical proposal. At least annually, staff shall review the operations manual and document the review. The operations manual will be available for review by the BOP during inspections of the facility.

The contractor will report, through the RRM to the CO, any deviation from the requirements of this SOW. The RRM will interpret the requirements of this SOW.

Any disagreement regarding contract performance should first be disputed or addressed with the Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR). If the conflict cannot be resolved with the COR, the issue should be elevated to the Residential Reentry

Management Sector Administrator. If an agreement still cannot be reached, then the contractor should address the CO in writing.

The contractor will develop a written mission statement, long-range goals, and objectives which will be available for review by the BOP during inspection of the facility.

1. AMERICAN CORRECTIONAL ASSOCIATION (ACA) - The BOP encourages the contractor to acquire certification in accordance with the most current edition(s) of the ACA Standards for Adult

Community Residential Services. If the facility is not ACA accredited, the contractor will use the most recent edition(s) of the ACA Standards for Adult Community Residential Services as a guide in developing the operations manual. The contractor will advise the RRM in writing of their intent to seek ACA accreditation.

2. PERFORMANCE - The contractor will maintain a current contingency plan to ensure continuity of service should unforeseen circumstances occur such as employee work actions or strikes, natural disasters, terrorist activities, etc. The plan must be available to the BOP for inspection upon request.

The contractor will provide at least 70 percent of the contract requirements by using employees compensated directly by the contractor. Thus, the contractor cannot subcontract more than

30 percent of the contract requirements. The intent is to create a uniform composition of services under the control and supervision of the Facility Director. The contractor will submit all proposed subcontracts to the BOP for approval when the contractor intends to seek the services of a subcontractor

(e.g., food service or facility maintenance).

3. INFORMATION - The contractor will comply with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 5 U.S.C. §552, Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. §552a and 28 CFR part 16, Production or

Disclosure of Material or Information and P.S. 1351, Release of

Information. The contractor will have written policy and procedures for staff managing information. The contractor will seek the RRM's approval before releasing BOP records in response to a request for information.

A. Government Contacts - The contractor will post and display in a conspicuous location a listing of the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the responsible Sector

Administrator, Assistant Sector Administrator (RRMASA), Supervisory Community Treatment Coordinator (SCTC), RRM, Assistant Administrator Operations RRM Branch, and Chief USPO.

B. Congress - The contractor will immediately notify the

RRM when any request (e.g., information or tour of the facility) is made by any representative of the United States Congress to the contractor.

C. News Media - The contractor will notify the RRM when a request or contact is made by any media representative (i.e., a person whose principal employment is to gather or report news for a newspaper, magazine, blogs, web sites, podcasts, national or international news service, radio or television news programs). These requests or contacts may include, but are not limited to, interviews, visits, or impromptu questions with staff or residents. Contractors should reference

P.S. 1480, News Media Contacts. The contractor is encouraged to clear in advance all media releases with the RRM. Any time a media request is made regarding residents, to include releases and interviews, prior approval must be granted by the RRM.

The contractor will ensure employees agree to use appropriate disclaimers clearly stating the employees' opinions do not necessarily reflect the position of the BOP or DOJ in any public presentations they make or articles they may write that relate to any aspect of the contractor's performance in this contract.

D. Documentation - The contractor will document that all requirements of this SOW are being met. The contractor has the affirmative responsibility to prove the requirements are being met. The contractor will maintain documentation of:

Their standing as a legal entity, or part of a legal entity, and will maintain documentation indicating legal measures have been taken to provide continuity of service, in case of incapacitation, retirement, or death of the contractor;

Their tax exempt status, if applicable;

Valid liability and property insurance for the facility and equipment, valid zoning documentation and use permits with documentation available for review at the facility.

E. Meetings - The Facility Director will conduct staff meetings at least monthly to foster open communication, establish policy, discuss problems, ensure compliance with SOW requirements, and accomplish program objectives. The contractor will distribute new or revised policy and procedure to staff, volunteers, and if appropriate, residents. The contractor will document these meetings with written minutes to include staff attendance. This documentation will be made available to the

BOP for inspection upon request.

F. Equipment - The contractor will have an operable facsimile machine, computer, and telephone capabilities. The contractor will have a computer with Internet capabilities to include an Internet Explorer compatible browser, as well as email addresses and capabilities for all RRC key staff to communicate with the RRM office. Computer equipment will be appropriately secured and will allow for the electronic retention of documents for the life of the contract.

If the contractor utilizes any electronic case management or accountability software programs they will ensure that industry standards are met for the security of resident information to prevent the unauthorized viewing, dissemination, or use of protected personnel information in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act. Any individuals having electronic access to non-public resident information will be cleared through the contract staff background clearance procedures.

G. Translation - The contractor will provide for the translation of facility rules, emergency diagrams, and other related documents into a foreign language, as required by the composition of the resident population.

4. COMMUNITY OUTREACH - The BOP believes it is extremely important and vital to develop and maintain positive community relations. This will be accomplished through development of a community relations board. The contractor must provide written policy and procedures that offer ongoing, positive communication between the facility, local community, elected officials, law enforcement, and citizens, and which complies with P.S. 1415, Community Relations Board. The program must describe the approach to educating the local community about the goals and mission of the RRC and maintaining the support of the community.

The program must also include specific activities that will be conducted on a quarterly basis, to include the use of volunteers.

5. FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES - The contractor will operate according to an annual written budget of anticipated revenues and expenditures. The contractor will have policy and procedures for the receipt, safeguarding, disbursement, and recording of funds that comply with generally accepted accounting practices.

CHAPTER 2 - PERSONNEL

1. ORGANIZATIONAL CHART - The contractor will maintain a narrative description and diagramed organizational chart outlining the structure of authority, responsibility, and accountability of both the facility and the company. The intent is to gain an understanding of the chain-of-command within the organization.

2. STAFF COVERAGE - The contractor will have trained, paid staff, dressed and awake, on the premises to provide 24-hour coverage, seven days a week. This staff coverage shall provide for the safe and secure supervision of all federal residents.

A. Position Requirements

RRC Director: The minimum education and experience qualifications for the position of Facility Director (or similar title) will be a four-year degree in a social or behavioral science program from an accredited college or university, two years of work experience in a related field, and a minimum of two years in a supervisory position. Work experience may be substituted for academic studies exchanging one year of work experience in a related field for one year of academic education. Total work experience needed in lieu of the combination of education and work experience is six years, with two of the years in a supervisory position.

Social Services Coordinator: The education and experience qualifications for the position of Social Services Coordinator

(SSC) (or similar title) will be a four-year degree in a social or behavioral science program from an accredited college or university. At a minimum, one year of experience must be working in the social services field in a relevant position.

Work experience may be substituted for academic studies exchanging one year of work experience in a related field for one year of academic education. Total work experience needed in lieu of the combination of education and work experience is five years.

The SSC responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Develop and coordinate reentry programs to ensure continuity of care for residents and facilitate services for residents with special needs, (e.g., sex offenders, individuals with complex medical and mental health concerns, and female offenders).

Coordinate with SCTC on treatment offered through CTS programs.

Promote family involvement in the program planning process.

Provide resident training classes in job seeking and job readiness skills.

Provide money management skills instruction to residents.

Facilitate or assist with cognitive-behavioral programs.

Participate and attend Program Review Team meetings, providing employment input on each resident.

Assist the Facility Director with and maintaining contact with Institution Reentry Affairs Coordinators.

Assist the Case Manager with resident program planning, and resident weekly and bi-weekly reviews.

Note: This list is not all inclusive. While the SSC will have the overall responsibility for the oversight and supervision of these duties, some tasks may be completed by other staff.

Employment Placement Specialist: The minimum experience for the position of the Employment Placement Specialist (EPS) will be oneyear of work experience in guidance, counseling, or job placement. Work experience may be substituted with a specialized degree or certification in the field of guidance, counseling, or career development.

B. Staffing Pattern - The contractor will concentrate staff when most residents are available for program activities, normally during the evening hours. A key staff member (defined in Chapter 2 Personnel) will be available on site Monday-Friday

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The contractor will staff a minimum of two positions (one male and one female if the facility is co-ed or houses female residents), on seven-day posts, 24-hours a day, dedicated only to the supervision of federal residents. Ordinarily, these seven-day posts cannot be covered by other positions such as

Case Managers or Facility Directors unless documentation requesting such is submitted to and approved by the RRM. The intent is that these posts will devote 100 percent of their time to supervising federal residents. The contractor will also provide key personnel in accordance with the number of residents residing in a facility (see Key Personnel).

C. Key Personnel – Key personnel include the Facility

Director, Social Services Coordinator, Case Manager (one for every 30 residents not to include home confinement population), and Employment Placement Specialist . Key staff titles may be replaced by similar or equivalent titles. The contractor must identify key staff by title, educational requirement, and major duties within their technical proposal.

All key personnel are full-time employees. The contractor will identify to the RRM the key personnel employed at the facility.

The contractor will provide immediate information to the RRM of any changes in key staff, and identify any staff in temporary acting positions, to include contract staff coming from other contracts. Clearance must be obtained from RRM prior to working with federal residents.

1) All major use contracts (31 residents and over) will staff at least four key personnel positions. The positions will be the Facility Director, Social Services Coordinator, Case

Manager, and Employment Placement Specialist. These positions will be 100 percent devoted to the federal contract.

2) All moderate use contracts (16 – 30 residents) will staff at least three key personnel positions. The positions will be the Facility Director, Social Services

Coordinator, and Case Manager. These positions will be 100 percent devoted to the Federal contract.

3) All minor use contracts (1 – 15 residents) will staff at least two key personnel positions. The positions will be the Facility Director and a Case Manager. These positions do not have to be 100 percent devoted to the Federal contract.

However, in cases where these positions will be shared, the contractor must receive approval by the Contracting Officer.

The technical proposal must identify the percentage of time that will be devoted to the Federal contract.

The RRM must approve any staff member prior to employment in a key personnel position.

The contractor will staff all key personnel positions throughout the performance of the contract. The contractor will notify the

RRM in writing if any personnel vacate a position and indicate when a replacement will be selected. The notification will occur within five working days after the vacancy occurs.

A key personnel vacancy does not absolve the contractor from providing the position’s services. Ordinarily key personnel will be replaced within a 30-day period. With appropriate justification this can be extended to 60 days by the RRM. Any further deviations may result in negative contracting action including, but not limited to, deficiencies or deductions. The

Case Manager ratio will be a minimum of one to every 30 residents. The ratio must be adequate to perform the tasks associated with the position and commensurate with the resident workload of the population without being pulled to perform duties assigned to other positions. Failure to maintain negotiated staffing patterns may result in adverse action.

D. Staff/Offender Ratio - The contractor is always responsible for the appropriate supervision of Federal offenders and the orderly running of the RRC. The staff/offender ratio established in the contract contributes to the contractor's ability to safely and securely operate the RRC. Housing configurations must also be taken into consideration (e.g., several buildings would require the contractor to determine the number of staff needed to safely and securely supervise the federal offenders). The contractor will notify the RRM of any unforeseen circumstances which may affect the safety, security, or orderly running of the RRC.

E. Population Changes - If the Average Monthly Population

(AMP) changes from the BOP's original projection for three consecutive months, the staff/offender ratio may be changed in accordance with the following:

1) If the AMP exceeds the original estimate by 25 percent for three consecutive months, the contractor will add qualified staff consistent with the original staff/offender ratio.

2) If the AMP is 25 percent below the original estimate for three consecutive months, the contractor may reduce staff consistent with the original staff/offender ratio, as long as the contractor continues to provide safe and secure supervision of Federal offenders.

The CO is the deciding authority for any adjustments to the staff/offender ratio. The contractor will comply with any change(s) to the ratio as directed by the CO.

3. PERSONNEL RECORDS - The contractor will maintain a complete and current personnel file for each employee. All personnel files must be secured and accessible to senior management staff only; hard copy personnel files must be stored in a locked compartment accessible to senior management staff only. The contractor will ensure the files are readily available for BOP review upon request.

The contractor will have a written personnel manual specifically for the respective facility. The personnel manual is a separate manual from the operations manual. The policies and procedures will cover at a minimum the following areas:

Staff coverage Personnel records

Staff training Recruitment

Staffs discipline Separation from work

Staff retention Performance evaluation

Organizational chart Standards of Conduct

Staff orientation Volunteers

Staff development Resignation

A. Employee Evaluation - The contractor will develop written policies and procedures for an annual written performance review of each employee based on defined criteria.

The results will be discussed with the employee, and the review will be signed by the employee and evaluator and maintained in the employee’s personnel file.

B. Affirmative Employment - The contractor will have a written policy specifying that equal employment opportunities exist for all positions. Full consideration will be given to the recruitment, hiring, placement, retention, training, and advancement of women, members of minority groups, disabled veterans, and qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the job in question. The contractor will not discriminate against individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, retaliation, or sexual orientation. In addition, the contractor will not prevent women from working in male offender programs or men from working in female offender programs.

C. Newly Hired Employees - The contractor will have a written policy providing for a probationary term followed by permanent status for newly hired or newly promoted employees.

D. Social Security Card - The contractor will ensure each employee and any subcontractor has a social security card issued by the U.S. Social Security Administration and is a United

States citizen, permanent resident, or other person lawfully admitted into the United States, meeting the DOJ residency requirements set forth in Section I of the solicitation.

E. Training - The contractor will develop an employee training program in addition to any BOP provided training.

1) Staff Training - Prior to working with federal residents all staff must receive training on their respective duties and responsibilities. This training should cover all required training topics as outlined in the SOW and should be a minimum of 40 hours in length. Sixteen hours of this training may be on the job training (OJT) under direct staff supervision.

If an incumbent is awarded a new contract, the contractor will also provide training on required topics within 90 days of award for staff who worked on the previous contract. Additionally, within 90 days of employment, all key staff will be provided with and sign for the RRC staff orientation packet (provided by the RRM office), acknowledge receipt, and provide a copy to the

RRM. The contractor will document the employees' understanding and participation, to include time and date of completion. A copy will be maintained in the employee’s personnel file.

All staff will receive training in cognitive-behavioral intervention techniques specific to the programs being offered within the RRC within the first 60 days of employment. Training must be facilitated and overseen by the Social Services

Coordinator or someone who meets educational and experience requirements for that position. Training will include basic cognitive-behavioral intervention philosophies and techniques.

The intent is to provide all staff with a basic understanding of cognitive-behavioral intervention techniques and will be of sufficient duration and content to allow staff to apply the knowledge and skills to their positions and daily interactions.

2) Annual Refresher Training - The contractor will provide staff with at least 20 hours of annual refresher training relating to the operation of the RRC. The contractor will document the training topics, date, time, and participants in each staff member’s respective personnel file. The training must cover the following:

Discipline procedures for offenders;

Demonstrate working knowledge and competency of the discipline procedures by passing the standardized test administered by the COR;

Emergency plans;

Staff integrity and ethics;

Accountability and security procedures;

Life, safety and emergency procedures;

Resident, vehicle, locker, and facility searches;

Signs of suicide and suicide precautions (to include review of the RRC’s Suicide Prevention Plan);

Use of force regulations and tactics;

Center Disciplinary Committee report writing;

Universal precautions;

Interpersonal relations and communication skills;

Social and cultural life styles of the resident population;

Basic cognitive-behavioral intervention techniques;

Basic first aid.

Prevention, identification, and handling of sexual abuse/assault incidents and

Prison Rape Elimination Act Requirements.

3) BOP Training - At least one key staff member will attend and participate in BOP sponsored training events, which are normally scheduled on an 18-24 month cycle. The contractor is responsible for all costs associated with attending this training.

4) Staff Retention - The contractor will develop a retention program designed to minimize employee turnover. If there are breakdowns in accountability or programming as a result of the contractor’s failure to implement a successful retention program, adverse contracting action may be taken by the Bureau.

4. BACKGROUND INFORMATION - Contract employees must be approved by the RRM before they may work with Federal residents.

The contractor will submit a completed and signed Request for

Contract Staff Background Investigation, Attachment A, (must be typed) for all individuals the contractor has determined are appropriate for employment and any person who will work with

Federal residents. The contractor will then submit this form to the RRM along with one full set of fingerprints with the required fingerprint card information completed. The RRM will process the fingerprint and background checks. The contractor will only request the BOP conduct background checks on persons they have offered conditional employment. The contractor will advise this person that a National Crime Information

Center/National Law Enforcement Telecommunication System

(NCIC/NLETS), fingerprint, criminal records, and other appropriate background checks will be processed by the BOP to verify this information. The intent is to screen applicants to determine their acceptability to work with Federal residents.

The contractor will not submit the name of any person the contractor does not employ or intend to employ.

No individuals will begin working with Federal residents before clearance is obtained from the RRM.