DJJ Prison Rape Elimination Act Auditors

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is seeking certified PREA Auditors to perform Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) audits at 15 residential facilities throughout the state, including facilities in Franklin County. The selected auditors will be responsible for executing PREA audits in accordance with PREA standards and protocols, including conducting on-site inspections, interviews, and document reviews. The audits will be scheduled in two fiscal year periods, from September 2024 through June 2026. Proposals are due by August 20, 2024 at 2:00 pm EST. The evaluation criteria includes technical qualifications, professional references, understanding of project objectives, and cost, with pricing based on a rate per audit and a breakdown required for facilities of varying population sizes.

There are no set-asides or incumbents identified for this contract opportunity. Funding for the audits will come from the DJJ budget, but the total contract amount is not specified. Offerors must be DOJ certified PREA auditors for juvenile facilities and cannot have received financial compensation from DJJ within the previous three years, except for prior PREA audit work.