Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Audit Services

The New Hampshire Department of Corrections (NHDOC) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Audit Services, specifically targeting correctional facilities in Cheshire County and across the state. The procurement seeks a United States Department of Justice certified PREA Auditor to conduct comprehensive audits of multiple correctional facilities from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2029, with a potential one-time three-year contract extension. The audit schedule is structured over three years, with specific facilities targeted each year: Year 1 includes Northern NH Correctional Facility, Concord Transitional Work Center, and Calumet House; Year 2 focuses on NH State Prison for Men and North End Transitional Housing Unit; and Year 3 covers NH Correctional Facility for Women and Shea Farm Transitional Housing Unit. Required deliverables include detailed facility tours, documentation reviews, staff and inmate interviews, and a comprehensive audit report submitted within 30 days of completion. Auditor qualifications mandate at least three years of auditing experience, a bachelor's degree, and successful completion of a criminal background check. The proposal is due on October 3, 2025, with bidders required to provide pricing for each facility's audit and potential Corrective Action Plan (CAP) periods.

The RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract requires auditors to follow strict PREA standards and includes provisions for potential facility additions or removals throughout the three-year period. While the exact total contract value is not specified, the cost will be determined by the sum of individual facility audit costs across the three-year period. The document allows for separate cost identification for potential Corrective Action Plan periods, which may impact the overall contract value. Prospective bidders must demonstrate extensive knowledge of PREA standards and have the capability to conduct comprehensive audits across multiple correctional facilities. The procurement appears to be open to qualified professional auditing firms or individual consultants with the necessary certification and experience in correctional facility auditing. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the available documentation, and there are no specific references to existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements.