IDOC Community Reentry Center

The Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC), in coordination with the State of Idaho Division of Purchasing, has issued RFI 1438 seeking industry insights on Community Reentry Center (CRC) services for approximately 750 residents transitioning from incarceration to community, with an RSVP deadline of October 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time for virtual strategy discussions scheduled October 5–6, 2026. This is a Request for Information only and will not result in a contract award; the State is gathering data to inform a future formal solicitation.

IDOC currently operates 10 prisons and 5 CRCs (expanding to 6 by December 2026) with existing locations in Idaho Falls, Twin Falls, Boise (two facilities), Nampa, and an upcoming Pocatello facility. The State also contracts with facilities in Arizona. The RFI seeks industry best practices and recommendations across 29 operational and service delivery areas: staffing models, security measures, resident intake and orientation, healthcare and mental health services, employment assistance, food services, and emergency preparedness.

Respondents should prepare to discuss typical budget and cost structures for the full range of required services, recidivism outcomes from comparable programs, common implementation challenges, and proven intervention strategies and service models. Participants will engage in one-hour virtual discussions on a first-come, first-served basis. No reimbursement is provided for response costs, and participation is optional. Interested organizations must RSVP to Mack DeYoung at the Division of Purchasing.