Quality Assurance Services & Core Correctional Practices Training

The State of Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking quality assurance services and core correctional practices training for DOC and the Connecticut Board of Pardons and Paroles (BOPP) staff. The procurement specifically targets organizations and individuals certified in SCORES (Statewide Collaborative Offender Risk Evaluation System/Ohio Risk Assessment System) and WRNA (Women's Risk Needs Assessment) to provide comprehensive quality assurance and coaching services. Required services include administration, scoring, and training for risk assessment tools, as well as curriculum development, end-user training, and train-the-trainer services for Core Correctional Practice. Qualified respondents must demonstrate certification in SCORES and WRNA assessment methodologies and have expertise in developing and delivering training programs for correctional staff. The solicitation period opens on February 14, 2023, with proposals due by April 4, 2023, at 3:00 PM EDT. A vendor Q&A period will be conducted from February 15, 2023, to March 14, 2023, allowing potential bidders to seek clarification on the RFP requirements.

The RFP appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. No information was provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that would require integration. The solicitation documents consistently note that payment terms are unspecified and no estimated total contract value is disclosed. The contract will likely be awarded to the most qualified respondent based on their demonstrated expertise in correctional assessment tools and training methodologies. While the exact budget range is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the services suggests a significant potential contract value that would require substantial professional capabilities in correctional training and assessment. Interested vendors must submit a Proposal Cover Sheet, Letter of Intent, and respond to any addenda, with the primary point of contact being Suzanne Mazzotta at the Department of Correction in Wethersfield, CT.