Operations & Management of State Jails

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the operations and management of three State Jail Facilities located in Henderson, Jacksboro, and Raymondville, Texas. The solicitation seeks proposals for the Bradshaw State Jail (1,980 male capacity), Lindsey State Jail (1,031 male capacity), and Willacy State Jail (1,069 male capacity), which fall under the jurisdictions of Jack County, Rusk County, and Willacy County, respectively. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing all necessary personnel, equipment, materials, supplies, and services to operate and manage the State Jail Facilities. The Contractor must obtain American Correctional Association accreditation within 18 months of the service commencement date and maintain compliance with all applicable standards. Pricing shall be submitted on a per diem rate basis for each facility, and the Contractor shall be responsible for all maintenance, repairs, and replacement of state-owned equipment at the facilities. The solicitation was posted on April 10, 2024, with a proposal due date of May 10, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. CT. Pre-proposal conferences and facility tours are scheduled for April 19, 24, and 29, 2024.

The contract term is for an initial two-year base period with two one-year option periods. The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The document also does not provide information on any listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. Additionally, the RFP does not include any information on possible award values or budget ranges.