Reentry Service Center and Recovery Kentucky Centers

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Corrections and Finance and Administration Cabinet is seeking vendors to provide fully operational residential facilities for Reentry Service Centers and Recovery Kentucky Centers. This Request for Proposal (RFP 758 2500000122) aims to procure comprehensive residential services for felons, probationers, parolees, and pre-release offenders, with proposals accepted from November 1, 2024, through October 14, 2026. Vendors must offer at least two evidence-based treatment programs, provide 24-hour supervision, and deliver comprehensive services including medical care, counseling, educational programs, and work assignments. The facilities must comply with federal, state, and local laws, and meet specific operational requirements for physical plant, security, and programming. Key objectives include rehabilitation, successful reintegration of offenders into the community, and providing substance use disorder treatment. Vendors must be prepared to operate immediately upon contract award, with an initial two-year contract term and potential for two additional two-year renewal periods. The proposal deadline is October 14, 2026, at 15:30, with electronic submissions required through the Commonwealth's procurement system.

The solicitation appears open to various organizational types, including non-profit and small businesses, with no explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including $1 million in commercial general liability, professional liability, and automobile liability insurance. The compensation structure is based on a fixed per diem rate, which varies by offender classification and ranges from $27.62 to $40.37 per day depending on the type of bed and resident characteristics. The Commonwealth will not guarantee a minimum number of beds and will determine placement based on current offender population needs. Facilities can be new, renovated, or existing structures, but must meet rigorous operational standards. Vendors are required to provide comprehensive reporting, undergo periodic inspections, and ensure the safety and rehabilitation of offenders. Additional requirements include compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) and equal employment opportunity regulations, with the potential for multiple contracts to be awarded to different vendors across the state.