IFB, DOC-25-061, PREA Audits

The Virginia Department of Corrections (DOC) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB #DOC-25-061) to procure Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) audit services for approximately 50 correctional facilities across the state. The procurement seeks certified auditors who will conduct comprehensive PREA compliance audits at facilities with populations ranging from 72 to 2,492 offenders. Qualified bidders must be certified by the U.S. Department of Justice to conduct audits for Adult Prisons/Jails and Community Confinement Facilities, and must have completed at least five prior PREA audits in similar prison settings. Each audit will last 2-4 days and involve pre-audit, audit, and post-audit activities, with bidders required to submit hourly rates for developing not-to-exceed pricing. The solicitation mandates that bidders provide detailed pricing for both standard audit phases and potential corrective action periods, with bids due on March 27, 2025, at 12:00 PM. The contract period will run from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028, with two optional one-year renewal periods.

While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the DOC will award the contract to multiple lowest responsive and responsible bidders meeting the established requirements. Contractors must undergo background investigations, with partial checks costing $90 and limited checks priced at $50. Additional contractor requirements include mandatory drug testing, adherence to strict security protocols, and completion of sexual harassment training for staff who will interact with state employees. Bidders are not required to bid on every facility, providing flexibility in proposal submission. Although specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement covers approximately 50 facilities with varying operational capacities, suggesting a potentially significant total contract value. The DOC reserves the right to add or remove facilities during the contract term, which could impact the overall contract scope and potential revenue for selected contractors.