ETSS Program - Various Locations

The Montana Department of Corrections is soliciting proposals for Enhanced Transitional Supervision Services (ETSS) across multiple locations including Hardin, Libby, Missoula, Roundup, Harlowtown, and Mineral County. This procurement seeks providers to staff and administer ETSS facilities, delivering comprehensive community-based services for adult felony offenders under supervision. Required services include evidence-based treatment programming, daily check-ins, one-on-one meetings, random drug/alcohol testing, electronic monitoring, job development services, and assistance with housing and public assistance applications. The Request for Proposal (RFP) was released on September 15, 2022, with proposals due by November 10, 2022, at 2:00 PM MST. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on technical capabilities, proposed service costs, and the ability to address offenders' criminogenic needs, with the state potentially awarding multiple contracts—one per location. Bidders must submit detailed company information, qualifications, cost proposals, client references, and an Equal Pay for Women certification. The ETSS program emphasizes providing targeted 90-day intervention services designed to prevent recidivism and support successful offender reintegration.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, though it appears open to qualified correctional service providers. The state may consider vendors with demonstrated experience in offender rehabilitation, community-based supervision, and evidence-based programming. While no incumbent vendors are directly named, the solicitation suggests a structured approach to service delivery with standardized pricing across service line items such as drug testing ($25 per test), electronic monitoring ($10 per day), and one-on-one meetings ($75 per session). Although specific budget ranges are not detailed, the comprehensive nature of services and multiple geographic locations imply significant potential contract values. The program leverages existing Department of Corrections infrastructure, requiring providers to integrate with current probation and parole systems, adhere to Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) compliance standards, and follow specific reporting protocols. Providers must demonstrate capability to work within the Montana Department of Corrections' operational framework, including mandatory staff training, detailed documentation, and regular status reporting.