The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is soliciting bids for the "Me've Been There Done That" rehabilitation program, targeting women incarcerated at the Plane State Jail facility. The procurement is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) seeking a vendor to deliver comprehensive rehabilitation services from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. The program's primary objectives include improving participants' health, self-worth, social skills, and stability while reducing recidivism risks. Vendors must provide 300,000 service hours conducted weekly, with electronic bid submissions due by August 13, 2025, at 3 P.M. via email to bids@tdcj.texas.gov. Bidders must demonstrate eligibility by not being suspended, debarred, or listed on federal procurement exclusion lists, and must comply with extensive correctional facility security protocols. Key qualifications include conducting thorough staff background checks, adhering to facility access guidelines, and maintaining strict standards of staff conduct and contraband prevention. The solicitation includes comprehensive insurance requirements, mandating minimum liability coverage of $1,000,000 and specific workers' compensation provisions. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, vendors must meet rigorous compliance standards that may limit participation. The procurement is subject to standard state government payment regulations, which could potentially offset any outstanding state debts through contract payments. Though a specific contract value is not provided, the requirement of 300,000 service hours suggests a substantial financial commitment. The contract's focus on rehabilitation and human trafficking-related efforts indicates a significant social impact component, potentially making it attractive to organizations with expertise in corrections, social services, and rehabilitation programming. Prospective bidders should carefully review all documentation and be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in delivering structured rehabilitation services within a correctional environment.
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