IDOC - ACA Contract - SP w. SSC - akh

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is seeking a vendor to provide American Correctional Association (ACA) Re-Accreditation services for five correctional facilities located across the state, including Robinson Correctional Center, Big Muddy Correctional Center, Fox Valley ATC, Peoria ATC, and Southwestern Correctional Center. The primary objective of this procurement is to complete the comprehensive ACA re-accreditation process by June 30, 2026, with a focus on improving facility operations through adherence to standards covering safety, security, inmate care, programs, justice, and administration. The contract requires ACA Standards Specialists to manage the entire accreditation process, from initial contact through assessment, preparation, audit, and final accreditation decision. Vendors must comply with stringent background check requirements, security protocols, and provide comprehensive documentation throughout the re-accreditation process. The proposal submission deadline is August 29, 2025, with the contract opportunity initially posted on August 25, 2025. Key qualifications include the ability to perform all work within the United States, maintain appropriate insurance coverage, and demonstrate expertise in correctional facility accreditation processes.

This contract opportunity does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical and operational requirements of the ACA re-accreditation process. The total contract value is $59,600.00, with specific allocations for different facilities: $13,600.00 for Robinson and Big Muddy Correctional Centers, $9,400.00 for Fox Valley and Peoria ATCs, and $13,600.00 for Southwestern Correctional Center. Vendors must provide $1,000,000 in general commercial liability insurance and $1,000,000 in auto liability coverage. The contract is funded through state appropriations and is contingent upon fund availability. No subcontractors are permitted, and all work must be performed directly by the awarded vendor. The contract includes standard state procurement terms and conditions as outlined in the attached Standard Terms and Conditions document, which provides comprehensive guidelines for vendor responsibilities, performance standards, and compliance requirements.