DJJ Prison Rape Elimination Act Auditors

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for personal service contracts to furnish Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) auditing services. DJJ is seeking the services of Department of Justice (DOJ) Certified PREA Auditors to perform PREA audits at 15 residential facilities throughout Kentucky, including group homes and youth development centers, in accordance with the PREA audit schedule determined by DJJ. The contract term is anticipated to be from September 15, 2024 through June 30, 2026, with options to renew for up to two additional two-year periods. Proposals are due by August 20, 2024 at 2:00 pm EST. The scope of work includes protecting sensitive PREA information, conducting facility audits, reviewing documentation, developing corrective action plans if needed, and issuing final audit reports. Pricing will be evaluated based on the cost per audit for each facility, which ranges in population from 8 to 80 residents.

The RFP includes preferences for Kentucky resident bidders and qualified bidders as defined by state regulations. No other set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are mentioned. The RFP does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide any information about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not specify a possible award value or budget range.