Operations, Maintenance and Management of The South Central Correctional Facility

The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) is seeking proposals for the operations, maintenance, and management of the South Central Correctional Facility (SCCF), a 1,642-bed adult male medium security correctional facility located in Wayne County, Tennessee. The Request for Proposal (RFP) #32944-00009 requires a comprehensive correctional facility management contract, with the selected vendor responsible for all aspects of facility operations including security, medical care, food service, maintenance, programming, and inmate services. Contractors must maintain American Correctional Association (ACA) accreditation and comply with TDOC policies throughout the contract term. Key procurement dates include a pre-response conference and facility tour on December 23, 2024, written questions due by January 2, 2025, and proposal responses due by February 17, 2025, with a contract start date of July 1, 2025. The initial contract term is 36 months with an option to extend for an additional 24 months, and evaluation will likely focus on technical capabilities, performance metrics, and the ability to meet Key Performance Measures (KPMs) in areas such as behavioral health, education, clinical programs, and security.

The RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contractor must demonstrate significant financial capabilities, including maintaining net shareholders' equity of at least $5 million and providing audited financial statements for the past five years. The maximum contract liability is $212,997,181 for the five-year term, with compensation structured as a per diem rate per inmate per day. Contractors can earn additional incentive payments of up to $1,000,000 annually for achieving performance targets, not exceeding 5% of the total contract price per year. The state will cover medical costs over $4,000 per inmate per admission through its Health Services Contractor, and the selected vendor must reimburse the state for two full-time on-site liaison salaries and benefits. Potential bidders should be prepared to provide comprehensive correctional facility management services and demonstrate extensive experience in operating medium-security correctional facilities.