C5613150-D Long Term Offender Reentry Recovery (LTORR) Services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) C5613150-D for Long Term Offender Reentry Recovery (LTORR) Services in San Diego County. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide a residential facility for up to 40 male participants who have served long-term or life sentences, focusing on successful community reintegration. Key program objectives include offering life skills development, employment readiness, education, substance use disorder prevention, and comprehensive supportive services such as housing, meals, resources, and supervision in a safe, drug-free environment. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years of relevant administrative and service delivery experience, maintain adequate financial reserves equal to one month of operating expenses, and have no outstanding debt to CDCR. Critical dates include letters of inquiry due by January 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with formal bid submissions required by January 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM, and a public bid opening scheduled for January 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The anticipated contract term runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, with potential for two additional one-year renewals.

The contract offers opportunities for Small Business and Micro Business preferences up to 5 percent (not exceeding $50,000) and includes Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentives up to 5 percent, though DVBE participation is not mandatory. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000, Auto Liability of $1,000,000, Non-Medical Professional Liability of $1,000,000, and Workers' Compensation coverage. The maximum total funding for the base contract period is $4,694,275.00, with annual allocations of $1,533,876 for FY 2025-26, $1,564,554 for FY 2026-27, and $1,595,845 for FY 2027-28. Compensation will be provided on a per diem basis for daily bed occupancy, with specific rates detailed in Exhibit B-1. Prior to contract execution, CDCR will conduct physical site visits to verify facility compliance with operational and safety requirements. The contractor must provide a fixed number of beds for all fiscal years, and CDCR does not guarantee full utilization of available beds. Any rate increases will only be considered with documented justification for unit rent amount increases.