Operational Study for Corrections

The Kenosha County Sheriff's Office is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP #2612) for an operational staffing study of corrections operations at two facilities: the Kenosha County Pretrial Facility (PTF) and the Kenosha County Detention Center (KCDC). The procurement seeks qualified vendors to conduct a comprehensive assessment addressing staffing analysis, overtime reduction strategies, shift structure evaluation comparing 12-hour, 10-hour, and 8-hour options, supervisory staffing needs, and potential facility consolidation benefits. Deliverables must include detailed findings and recommendations for optimizing operational efficiency across both facilities. Proposals will be evaluated on a 100-point scale consisting of Cost to the County (20 points), Company Profile (20 points), Staff Qualifications (25 points), and Proposal Solutions (35 points). Key deadlines include a mandatory pre-proposal conference on May 21, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the Kenosha County Administration Building; the deadline for written questions on May 27, 2026; background check form submission by May 13, 2026; and sealed proposal submission by June 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM. The contract is expected to commence on or about July 22, 2026, with project completion required by August 31, 2026. Vendors must demonstrate relevant law enforcement expertise in Wisconsin and documented experience with corrections facilities of similar size, and must carry comprehensive general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), professional liability ($1,000,000), automobile liability ($1,000,000), and workers' compensation insurance.

The RFP does not indicate any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting response eligibility to particular types of organizations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. Pricing must be submitted as a lump sum in a separate sealed envelope with a firm price for 90 days, and all costs must be inclusive with no additional charges permitted. The County is exempt from federal and Wisconsin state sales taxes. While no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation, vendors should structure their proposals to address comprehensive operational analysis across both detention facilities within the condensed three-month project timeline. Contractors will be required to complete background checks and may require access to secure facility areas, necessitating coordination with Kenosha County personnel regarding facility access and security protocols.