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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS PROCUREMENT AND RISK MANAGEMENT 6900 ATMORE DRIVE RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23225 INVITATION FOR BIDS Solicitation Number: DOC-20-015 Issue Date: July 10, 2019 Title: PREA Audits Commodity Code: 91858 Governmental Consulting 95220 Human Services, Correctional 95277 Research and Evaluation, Human Services Issuing Agency: Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Corrections Procurement and Risk Management, Room 2150 6900 Atmore Drive Richmond, Virginia 23225 Using Agency: Department of Corrections The purpose of this Invitation for Bids (IFB) is to solicit competitive sealed bids to establish a contract to establish multiple contracts for Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) audits at Virginia Department of Corrections (DOC) facilities. Any resulting contracts will not guarantee any volume of business to any Contractor but will provide a method to obtain services on an as needed basis. The contract period will be from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2022, and may be renewable in accordance with Section V, Paragraph Q. Sealed bids will be received until July 24, 2019 @ 10:00 a.m. for furnishing the services described herein and then will be opened in public. All bids received after the appointed date and hour for receipt, whether by mail or otherwise, will not be considered for an award and will be date and time stamped, marked “late” and retained unopened in the procurement file. The time of receipt shall be determined by the time received in the Issuing Agency's Purchasing Office. Bidders have the sole responsibility for assuring that bids are received in the Purchasing Office by the designated date and time. If bids are mailed, hand delivered, or delivered by express mail, they must be delivered to the Issuing Agency’s Purchasing Office at the address shown above. Hand delivered bids must be delivered in ample time to allow for security check- in at the front desk and delivery to the Purchasing Office prior to the closing time for the solicitation. Faxed, electronic, or oral bids will not be accepted. All inquiries for information should be directed to Nicole L. Hicks at 804.887.8224 or at [email protected] IFB #DOC-20-015, PREA Audits Page 1 of 32 The attached Bid Form shall be used for submitting bids. The Bid Form must be completed and the certification located at the bottom of the form completed and signed by an official that has the authority to commit the Firm. Note: This public body does not discriminate against faith-based organizations in accordance with the Code of Virginia, § 2.2-4343.1 or against a bidder because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in employment. Faith-based organizations may request that the issuing agency not include subparagraph 1.e in General Terms and Condition C. Such a request shall be in writing and explain why an exception should be made in that invitation to bid. Nicole L. Hicks, VCO Procurement Specialist Senior IFB #DOC-20-015, PREA Audits Page 2 of 32 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. PURPOSE PAGE 4 II. SCOPE OF WORK PAGE 4 III. PREBID CONFERENCE PAGE 7 IV. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS PAGE 7 V. SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS PAGE 13 VI. METHOD OF PAYMENT PAGE 17 VII. ATTACHMENTS PAGE 18 IFB #DOC-20-015, PREA Audits Page 3 of 32 I. PURPOSE The Virginia Department of Corrections (DOC) requires one or more auditors to conduct two or three day Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) audits. In accordance with the PREA Standards, the DOC will audit one-third of its facilities every year. The DOC is requesting bids for 50 audits to be conducted from March 2020 through May 2022 according to the schedule outlined in Attachment A, Bid Form. Facilities may be added or removed at any time during the term of any resulting contract. II. SCOPE OF WORK The auditor must be certified by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) to conduct audits for Adult Prisons/Jails and Community Confinement Facilities. The auditor must have completed at least five (5) PREA audits in a prison setting comparable in size to the facility on which he or she is bidding. The auditor cannot have received financial compensation from the DOC during the three years prior to the audit except for financial compensation received for previous PREA audits performed at the DOC facilities. Following the audit the auditor cannot receive other financial compensation from the DOC, except for the conduct of the audit, for three years. The auditor shall complete all phases of the audit process outlined below. A. Pre-Audit During the Pre-Audit the Auditor shall: 1. Provide a notice to be posted at the facility being audited with his or her contact information 60 days prior to the audit for confidential communication. 2. Communicate with the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Action Alliance, a victim advocacy group under contract with the DOC. 3. Ensure that the Agency/Facility Questionnaire is available online and accessible to the Statewide PREA Coordinator, Regional PREA Analyst and Facility Compliance Manager at least six (6) weeks prior to the audit date. 4. Provide instructions for completing the online questionnaire. 5. At least two weeks prior to the audit, initiate auditor review of the questionnaire and discuss with the regional PREA Analyst and Facility Compliance Manager to get clarification and explain the audit process. 6. Review policies and procedures for completion of the Auditor Compliance Tool. B. Audit During the Audit Phase the Auditor shall: 1. Conduct an On-Site Facility Tour and provide instructions/facility guidance for conducting the tour. 2. Review additional documentation. 3. Conduct interviews with the following in accordance with the PREA Audit Instrument provided by the PREA Resource Center. Agency Head PREA Coordinator PREA Compliance Manager Warden Random sample of staff Specialized staff Offenders C. Post-Audit IFB #DOC-20-015, PREA Audits Page 4 of 32 During the Post-Audit Phase the Auditor shall: 1. Finalize the Auditor Summary Report. This may require follow-up communication with the facility and Regional PREA Analyst. 2. Upload additional documents gathered on site. 3. Make a standard by standard determination of findings including the need for corrective action for each measure based on the review of: Policies/procedures All documentation Data Interview with offenders and staff Information from the tour of the facility 4. Determine compliance for each standard in accordance with guidelines provided for auditors by DOJ. 5. Provide findings that summarize whether or not the facility: meets standards exceeds standards does not meet standards 6. Certify that no conflict of interest exists with respect to his or her ability to conduct an audit of the agency under review. 7. Prepare the final Audit Report within 45 days of the final onsite audit. D. 180 Day Corrective Action Period Upon receipt of the Auditor Report, if the facility has not met all of the standards, a 180 day corrective action period begins. 1. Auditor, Facility Compliance Manager and Regional PREA Analyst shall jointly develop a plan to achieve compliance. 2. Provide continued support and communication throughout the 180 day process. 3. Verify that the facility corrects the issue and complies within the 180 day period. E. PREA Audit Schedule 2020-2022 CORRECTIONAL FACILITY PREA AUDIT DATES AUDIT COLLECTION PERIOD Lunenburg Correctional Center March 10-12, 2020 December 1, 2018 – December 31,2019 Deerfield Correctional Center April 7-9, 2020 January 1, 2019 – January 31, 2020 State Farm Correctional Center and April 20-24, 2020 January 1, 2019 – January 31, 2020 State Farm Work Center Caroline Correctional Unit April 29-30, 2020 January 1, 2019 – January 31, 2020 Sussex I State Prison May 5-7, 2020 February 1, 2019 – February 28, 2020 Pocahontas State Correctional May 12-14, 2020 February 1, 2019 – February 28, 2020 Center Greensville Correctional Center May 25-29, 2020 February 1, 2019 – February 28, 2020 Nottoway Correctional Center & May 25-29, 2020 February 1, 2019 – February 28, 2020 Nottoway Work Center Marion Correctional Treatment May 26-28, 2020 February 1, 2019 – February 28, 2020 Center Greensville Work Center June 1-2, 2020 March 1, 2019 – March 31, 2020 IFB #DOC-20-015, PREA Audits Page 5 of 32 Appalachian Men’s Detention June 3-4, 2020 March 1, 2019 – March 31, 2020 Center CCAP Stafford Men’s Diversion Center June 9-10, 2020 March 1, 2019 – March 31, 2020 Brunswick Work Center, Deerfield June 16-18, 2020 March 1, 2019 – March 31, 2020 Men’s Work Center, Deerfield Women’s Work Center Rustburg Correctional Unit #9 June 17-18, 2020 March 1, 2019 – March 31, 2020 Augusta Correctional Center June 23-25, 2020 March 1, 2019 – March 31, 2020 Cold Springs Correctional Unit #10 September 1-2, 2020 June 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020 Fluvanna Correctional Center September 9-11, 2020 June 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020 Bland Correctional Center September 15-17, 2020 June 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020 Dillwyn Correctional Center September 22-24, 2020 June 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020 Buckingham Correctional Center October 6-8, 2020 July 1, 2019 – July 31, 2020 St. Brides Correctional Center October 13-15, 2020 July 1, 2019 – July 31, 2020 2021 Virginia Correctional Center for March 23-25, 2021 December 1, 2019 – December 31, Women 2020 Chesterfield Women’s Detention April 6-7, 2021 January 1, 2020 – January 31, 2021 Center Cold