27-DOC-1000-PREA

The Massachusetts Department of Correction is seeking one or more certified PREA auditors to conduct facility audits on an as-needed basis to ensure compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 and associated federal standards under 28 CFR Part 115. The solicitation, identified as BD-27-1025-DOCFS-FISCM-131064, requires proposers to hold an active DOJ PREA Auditor Certification issued by the PREA Resource Center, renewed every three years, and to perform audits across seven correctional facilities in Massachusetts, including Souza-Baranowski Correctional, Massachusetts Treatment Center, MCI Framingham, MCI Norfolk, MCI Shirley, NCCI Gardner, Old Colony Correctional Center, and Boston Pre-Release. Audits must follow strict methodologies outlined in 28 CFR §§115.401–405 and include pre-audit coordination, on-site facility evaluations, post-audit reporting within 30 days of completion, and annual summary reporting by June 30 each fiscal year. The contract operates under a project-based, all-inclusive, not-to-exceed pricing model for each audit, covering all phases—pre-audit, audit, post-audit reporting, and corrective action—with fixed pricing from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2029, and potential renegotiation during renewal periods. The estimated annual contract value is $24,000, with an overall maximum duration of six years, structured as a two-year initial term plus two optional two-year renewals. Proposals must be submitted via COMMBUYS no later than September 1, 2026, and include required documentation: Response Form A, Attachment A (cost table), a bidder-created detailed budget and budget narrative, resumes of proposed staff, three professional references with letters of recommendation, proof of certifications, and a completed Prompt Payment Discount Form. Bidder evaluations are scored on a 250-point scale across five weighted factors: fiscal terms/cost (75 points), contractor qualifications (50 points), comprehensiveness of project details (50 points), project timelines (50 points), and references (25 points), with a mandatory minimum score of 125 to be considered for award. Discretionary added value points up to five per instance may be awarded for exceptional offerings. Environmental sustainability initiatives, including use of recycled packaging with at