Prison Population Projections

The state of Arkansas, through the Department of Transformation and Shared Services Office of State Procurement, is seeking proposals for a contract to provide 10-year projections for various adult correctional populations in the state, including inmates, probationers, parolees, and others under the supervision of the Department of Corrections. The contract term is for one year with up to six one-year renewal options, and the key deliverables include an initial data analysis, development of the projection model, annual population projections, technical assistance, and a minimum of one onsite meeting per year. Proposals will be evaluated based on the contractor's experience, proposed solution, risk management approach, and interview, with the most advantageous proposal selected for contract discussions and award.

The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not provide any details on incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure and technology that requires integration. The RFP does not specify an award value or budget range, but prospective contractors must submit pricing on an official price sheet, with the lowest cost proposal receiving the maximum cost points.