Reentry Service Center and Recovery Kentucky Centers

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Department of Corrections and Finance and Administration Cabinet is seeking proposals for Reentry Service Centers and Recovery Kentucky Centers through RFP 758 2500000122. The solicitation seeks vendors to operate residential facilities providing reentry services and substance use disorder treatment services for felons, probationers, parolees, and pre-release offenders. Vendors must offer at least two evidence-based treatment programs, with Recovery Kentucky Centers specifically required to provide Substance Abuse Program (SAP) services. The procurement will cover facilities that must be single-location settings capable of housing and treating offenders, with centers required to be fully operational at the contract's start date. Proposals will be accepted from November 1, 2024, through October 14, 2026, with an initial two-year contract term and two potential two-year renewal options. Vendor questions were accepted through September 1, 2026, and all proposals must be submitted electronically by the October 14, 2026 deadline at 3:30 PM. Key evaluation criteria will likely include the vendor's ability to provide comprehensive treatment services, facility capabilities, and compliance with specified operational requirements.

The procurement appears open to both non-profit organizations and small businesses, with potential for subcontracting arrangements. Vendors must complete multiple required affidavits, including documentation for qualified bidder status and resident bidder status, which involves specific employment and tax compliance requirements. The Commonwealth will pay fixed per diem rates ranging from $27.62 to $40.37 per day, depending on service level and resident type, with no guaranteed minimum bed quantities. Facilities may collect up to 25% of participants' gross pay upon employment as an additional charge. Vendors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including $1 million per occurrence for commercial general liability, professional liability, and automobile liability insurance. The total contract value is not explicitly stated, but the per diem rates and multi-year contract structure suggest a potentially significant financial opportunity for qualified vendors. Multiple contracts may be awarded to meet the state's requirements for residential reentry and recovery services across various locations in Kentucky.