Prerelease Center Capacity Across the State of Montana

The Montana Department of Corrections (MDOC) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) designated as COR-RFI-2023-0446JN seeking potential providers for Prerelease Center (PRC) services across the state. The procurement aims to maintain and potentially expand community correction programs with capacity for approximately 900 offenders across six urban areas, with current contracts set to expire in June 2025. MDOC is specifically soliciting information from providers capable of establishing residential programs that can house between 40 and 200 offenders per site, potentially serving single or mixed-gender populations. The RFI seeks comprehensive service providers who can deliver evidence-based rehabilitation programs addressing criminogenic risks, educational and vocational opportunities, and specialized programming for diverse populations including sexual offenders, veterans, and individuals with behavioral health needs. Evaluation of potential providers will utilize the University of Cincinnati's Corrections Institute's Correctional Program Checklist (CPC) to assess program effectiveness. The RFI was opened on June 1, 2023, and will close on August 31, 2023, at 2:00 PM MDT, with primary contact Jeni Nolin available at Jeni.Nolin2@mt.gov or +1 406-444-4939.

The RFI does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, and indicates that no contract will result directly from this information gathering process. Potential respondents are expected to detail their organizational capabilities, proposed physical locations, service capacities, treatment approaches, data collection methods, and ability to provide transitional housing. The procurement covers a broad range of commodity codes including health-related services, correctional services, mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment, and social services. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the goal is to maintain the existing capacity of approximately 900 offenders across multiple sites. The state emphasizes that this RFI is purely for information gathering and does not constitute a commitment to acquire any services or supplies, and vendors will not be compensated for the information provided. The ultimate objective is to support offender reentry, reduce recidivism, and maintain rigorous supervision and community safety standards through comprehensive, evidence-based rehabilitation programs.