IDJJ PREA Certified Audit Services Re-bid

The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice is issuing a re-bid for Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Certified Audit Services to conduct compliance audits across six statewide youth centers: Chicago, St. Charles, Warrenville, Lincoln, Pere Marquette, and Harrisburg. The selected vendor must employ United States Department of Justice (USDOJ) certified auditors and utilize audit instruments established by the PREA Resource Center to perform new PREA certified audits on a minimum of one-third of Illinois Youth Centers or two youth centers annually. The audit process consists of three phases: pre-audit (completion of surveys and documentation by PREA coordinators and facility compliance managers), audit (review of departmental rules, facility tours, and staff/resident interviews), and post-audit (issuance of preliminary or interim reports and management of corrective action plans with 180-day completion windows before final report issuance). All audits must be completed before the end of each audit year, with a rotating five-year cycle schedule beginning August 20, 2026, covering designated facilities each year through August 19, 2029. The vendor must ensure all auditors maintain current USDOJ PREA certification, comply with all IDJJ security regulations and procedures, and pass security background checks along with all support staff. The contract's initial term runs from August 20, 2026, through August 19, 2029, with a maximum total term not to exceed ten years including renewal or extension periods. The deadline for proposal submission is January 28, 2026.

This procurement is not designated as a small business, minority-owned, women-owned, persons with disabilities-owned, or veteran-owned business set-aside, meaning all eligible vendors may respond regardless of business classification. No subcontractors are permitted under this contract; the selected vendor must perform all work directly using their own certified auditors and staff. The vendor is responsible for all travel and per diem costs associated with conducting audits at the six facilities, with pricing to be firm and located in the BidBuy Purchase Order Items Tab. The contract requires the vendor to maintain General Commercial Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, Auto Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by law, with the State named as an additionally insured party. All audit reports and findings must be provided in writing to IDJJ, and final reports are required to be posted on the agency website in accordance with PREA standards. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available procurement documents; the maximum contract amount will be entered by the State prior to execution. Funding for this contract is provided through the General Revenue Fund.