Prea audit - FPB

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) is soliciting fixed-price bids for comprehensive PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) Audits across multiple correctional institutions in Richland County and throughout the state. The procurement seeks to establish a contract with qualified vendors to conduct seven institutional audits annually over a three-year period from 2025 to 2028. Auditors must be certified by the U.S. Department of Justice and will be required to perform on-site visits lasting at least three days, preparing both interim and final reports while collaborating with facility leadership to address compliance issues. Specific vendor qualifications include certification to audit PREA standards, prior completion of at least 15 PREA audits, and operational leadership experience in correctional settings. Vendors must submit comprehensive documentation including certification credentials, background checks, professional experience summaries, and audit history. The solicitation requires detailed reporting aligned with PREA Auditor Handbook guidelines and mandates collaborative corrective action planning. The bid is posted on June 19, 2025, with proposals due by June 24, 2025, and audit cycles structured to begin August 20th and complete by February 19th of the subsequent year.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract establishes a fixed unit price of $38,000 per audit cycle, with total annual invoicing not exceeding that amount. Payment will be processed only after final reports are submitted to the Department of Justice, and the fixed price encompasses all associated expenses including travel, lodging, and meals. The initial contract term is one year, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods, providing potential total contract value of approximately $114,000 over the full three-year potential engagement. No incumbent vendors are identified in the provided documentation, and there are no specific notes regarding existing technological infrastructure requiring integration. Interested vendors must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of PREA audit protocols, extensive experience in correctional audit environments, and the capability to provide thorough, actionable compliance assessments across multiple institutional settings.