Pre-solicitation - Residential Reentry Center (RRC) Services, Home Confinement (HC) Services - Houston Texas

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is seeking a single provider to deliver Residential Reentry Center (RRC) beds and Home Confinement (HC) services for male and female federal offenders within the city limits of Houston, Texas. This indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract features firm fixed unit prices and consists of a one-year base period with four one-year option periods. The RRC requirement includes an estimated maximum of 100 beds, with 90 designated for males and 10 for females. The Home Confinement requirement includes an estimated maximum of 100 placements for both genders, with the condition that placements must be located within a 150-mile radius of the facility. The selected contractor must provide all personnel, management, equipment, and supplies necessary to operate the programs in accordance with the March 2022 Statement of Work. Key responsibilities include maintaining continuous resident accountability, implementing electronic monitoring for home confinement, conducting monthly site visits, and developing Individualized Program Plans. Staffing requirements mandate a Facility Director, an Employment Placement Specialist, and one Case Manager for every 30 residents, as well as 24/7 supervision by at least two dedicated staff members. The contractor is also responsible for ensuring residents have transportation to required appointments and access to internet and phone services for health insurance enrollment. Administrative requirements include submitting monthly invoices by the tenth of each month and adhering to strict protocols for medical testing, specimen shipping, and hazardous materials labeling. The government will conduct various inspections, including a pre-occupancy visit to verify emergency plans and life safety compliance, followed by a comprehensive full monitoring review 60 to 90 days after performance begins. The contractor must maintain valid liability and property insurance and comply with the Privacy Act and FOIA to safeguard resident records. Proposals will be accepted via sam.gov following the release of the RFP after November 1, 2026.