Responses_to_Questions_1.docx

To Whom It May Concern:

Please see below the following response(s) to the following question(s) regarding the solicitation for Charlotte, NC.

Question 1: What are the space limitation requirements on having a treatment center near a methadone clinic and children?

Response 1: Regarding co-location with a methadone clinic, in the past we have had quoters submit their quote detailing this arrangement and their understanding that the Bureau DOES NOT contract for these services nor do we allow inmates to utilize them in our contracts (nor to my knowledge do we allow them to engage in them outside of out contracts while in the custody of the Attorney General at this point). The quoter would need to detail how they will offer services separately from the methadone services and we will evaluate this as we have done in the past.

As for the separation from children, this is primarily to ensure inmates (especially those with a history of offending against children, for example sex offenders) do not have access to them. The presence of children moving in and out of a building is not necessarily a problem. The presence of say a day care center co-located in the same space as a treatment provider or an arcade, swimming pool, etc in the same space would be problematic. As noted in the past we also expect our quoters and contractors to follow all laws, ordinances, etc when siting services. Again, we can evaluate this when they submit their quote as this is the course of action we have taken in the past.

Please be informed that the FBOP will not accept questions seven (7) days before the solicitation closing date.

If you have further questions, please let me know.