Multi-Texas Contract Detention Facilities

The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), is seeking contractors to operate three existing or renovated detention facilities within the Houston and San Antonio Areas of Responsibility. These facilities must be fully operational ("turnkey ready") at the start of contract performance and capable of providing comprehensive services including detainee housing, medical care, transportation, guard services, meals, and daily support needs. Proposals for new construction will not be accepted, emphasizing reliance on existing or refurbished sites to meet operational requirements. The solicitation includes draft attachments that cover environmental responsibilities and procedural guidance compliant with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), which will be finalized with the solicitation release. The solicitation, identified as "Multi-Texas Contract Detention Facilities" under number 70CDCR19R00000012, was initially posted in October 2019 with a revised release date set for November 12, 2019. The contract is aligned with NAICS code 561612, related to security guard and patrol services. The agency managing this contract is the Detention Compliance and Removals office within DHS, headquartered in Washington, DC. Key contacts for this procurement include the Section Chief Ian Somppi and Contracting Officer Brittany Tobias, both available to provide information regarding the solicitation process. The project represents a critical component of ICE’s mission to manage detainee populations within Texas while ensuring compliance with environmental and operational standards.