Request For Information Re: Residential Reentry Services and Home Confinement Services within Wisconsin Counties of Rock, Dane, Green, Jefferson.

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), an agency within the U.S. Department of Justice, for planning purposes. The BOP is seeking information to determine the availability of qualified sources for Residential Reentry Center (RRC) services and Home Confinement (HC) services. This RFI is a precursor to an upcoming solicitation for these services.

The anticipated solicitation will cover RRC and HC services for male and female offenders within the Wisconsin Counties of Rock, Dane, Green, and Jefferson. The Home Confinement radius is to be within 200 miles of the RRC facility. The contract is expected to be an IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity) with tiered pricing. The requirement includes a guaranteed minimum and an estimated maximum number of placements, specifically an estimated maximum of 50 In-House RRC placements and 30 Home Confinement placements.

Vendors are asked to provide responses to specific questions covering:

• Experience in providing RRC and Home Confinement services.
• Potential state or local ordinances that could affect the procurement.
• Local area concerns and community support for an RRC program.
• Feasibility of finding suitable RRC locations and potential zoning issues.
• Availability of local or public transportation for inmates.
• Conduciveness of the location for inmates to find employment.
• Unique local laws or regulations applicable to RRC/HC services.
• Any environmental issues or concerns.

Vendors should also provide:

• A brief summary of their company's capabilities and expertise.

• Company contact information (point of contact, address, email, telephone).

• Socio-economic status (HUBZone, 8(a), Small Business, etc.), Tax ID, and DUNS numbers.

• Questions regarding this RFI are due by May 5, 2026, and will be posted on SAM.gov around May 11, 2026.

• Responses to this RFI must be emailed in PDF format by 2:00 p.m. (EDT) on May 20, 2026, to Joseph Woodley (jwoodley@bop.gov) and Laurence Faytaren (lfaytaren@bop.gov).

• This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment to contract.

• The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI.

• Responders should not submit proposals, offers, white papers, or marketing materials.

• Responses to this RFI will not automatically include vendors in the future acquisition process.

• Information submitted may be subject to disclosure under FOIA.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the requirements for the management and operation of a Residential Reentry Center (RRC) that provides comprehensive community-based services for individuals in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) or under the supervision of the U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services.

• Management and operation of an RRC for federal residents.
• Provision of services including employment and residence development, and self-improvement opportunities to assist residents during their transition from prison to the community.
• Ensuring the RRC operates in a manner consistent with the BOP's mission to protect society by confining individuals in safe, humane, cost-efficient, and appropriately secure facilities.

Not explicitly stated in the provided sections, but implies ongoing operation of an RRC facility.

• Contractor must furnish all personnel, management, equipment, supplies, and services necessary for contract performance.
• Contractor is responsible for all associated costs unless otherwise stated.
• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, Executive Orders, case law, and court orders.
• Development of operational policies and procedures.
• Reporting of criminal activity and incidents to the RRM and appropriate law enforcement agencies.
• Provision of electronic media capabilities for communication with the RRM.
• Adherence to specific program statements (P.S.) affecting RRCs, including those related to administration, personnel, facility, life safety, sanitation, hazardous materials, food services, medical services, records, release procedures, escape, discipline, and research.
• Specific requirements for staff training, background checks, and employee standards of conduct.
• Compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) and maintaining a zero-tolerance standard for sexual abuse.
• Implementation of a Drug Free Workplace program.
• Encouragement and management of volunteers.
• Maintenance of facility compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Development and implementation of fire evacuation and emergency plans.
• Provision of adequate sanitation, pest control, and waste management.
• Compliance with electrical safety standards and maintenance of an Electrical Maintenance Program.
• Establishment of a hazardous communications/chemical control plan.
• Provision of resident referral and intake processing, including medical and mental health screenings.
• Development and implementation of individualized program plans (IPPs) and progress reviews.
• Facilitation of community treatment services (CTS) for residents requiring specialized treatment.
• Management of home confinement component, including monitoring and review.
• Implementation of security and accountability measures, including cell phone use policies and sign-in/sign-out procedures.
• Procedures for resident release, including planning, documentation, and property management.
• Procedures for handling serious illness, injury, or death.
• Specific procedures for USPO cases, including driving, discipline, intake, medical services, marriage, absences, and release.
• Participation in research and evaluation studies as directed by the BOP.
• Cooperation with BOP inspections and monitoring visits.
• Adherence to deductions and reimbursements policies.