DJJ Prison Rape Elimination Act Auditors

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is seeking proposals from Department of Justice (DOJ) Certified PREA Auditors to perform audits at 15 residential juvenile facilities throughout Kentucky. The selected vendors will be responsible for executing PREA audits, producing final reports, developing corrective action plans if needed, and adhering to the PREA auditing protocols and timelines set forth in the DOJ PREA Auditor Handbook. The audits must be completed between September 15, 2024 and June 30, 2026. Proposals are due by August 20, 2024 at 2:00 pm EST, and the contract will be awarded to a single vendor. The state will evaluate proposals based on technical qualifications, expertise, understanding of project objectives, and proposed pricing, which shall be provided per audit based on the facility population. The agency reserves the right to negotiate pricing.

While there are no set-asides, the evaluation criteria include preferences for Kentucky resident bidders and qualified nonprofit agencies. The incumbent vendors or current contractors were not specified, and the budget range or award value was not provided. Bidders must be properly authorized to conduct business in Kentucky and have DOJ certification to perform PREA audits for juvenile facilities.