Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Audit Services

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is soliciting bids for Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Audit Services under solicitation number 696-AR-26-P018 (Bonfire Reference number). This procurement seeks qualified service providers to conduct PREA audits, which are critical compliance and oversight services designed to assess institutional adherence to federal standards for preventing and detecting sexual abuse and harassment in correctional facilities. While the solicitation notification does not specify the detailed scope of audit services, deliverables, or specific performance requirements, bidders are expected to possess relevant expertise and qualifications in PREA audit methodologies and correctional facility compliance assessment. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the Euna Procurement portal (https://tdcj.bonfirehub.com/portal), with prospective bidders required to register for portal access. The proposal deadline is May 13, 2026. Interested vendors should contact Shannon Foster-North, CTCD, CTCM, at shannon.foster-north@tdcj.texas.gov for procurement-related inquiries, or support.bonfire@eunasolutions.com for technical portal assistance. Bidders are strongly advised to proactively register their contact information (name, address, fax number, and email) with the TDCJ to ensure receipt of any solicitation amendments or modifications, as the TDCJ disclaims responsibility for notifying bidders who have not formally registered their contact details.

The solicitation documentation provided does not identify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged or minority-owned enterprises, incumbent contractors, or current service providers. No information regarding budget ranges, contract award values, funding amounts, or contract term specifications is included in the available solicitation materials. The documents also do not detail evaluation criteria, technical requirements, site visit requirements, or bidders' conference schedules. Prospective bidders should contact the TDCJ procurement office directly to obtain the complete solicitation package, including detailed specifications, performance requirements, evaluation methodology, and any applicable set-aside or disadvantaged enterprise provisions that may affect their eligibility to bid on this opportunity.