Prison Report Consultant

The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services is seeking a consultant to conduct a comprehensive study of the Maryland adult prison system to identify systemic policy gaps and provide actionable recommendations to reduce violence and deaths. The scope of work involves reviewing institutional policies, staffing, and safety protocols, assessing violence levels through publicly available data, comparing Maryland's procedures against best practices in other states, and engaging stakeholders through interviews and surveys. Key deliverables include monthly updates, methodology documentation, an interim report due 90 days before contract expiration, and a final draft report due 30 to 60 days before the end date. Qualified offerors must possess a PhD or Master’s degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Forensic Psychology, Public Policy, or a related field, and have completed at least two peer-reviewed publications or formal administrative reports. The selection process utilizes a double-envelope submission via the eMMA portal, where technical and financial factors are weighted equally. Award criteria focus on the technical response, staff qualifications, offeror capabilities, and economic benefit to the State of Maryland. Contractors are subject to rigorous security and insurance requirements, including mandatory CJIS State and Federal criminal background checks with fingerprinting for all personnel. Required insurance coverages include 1 million dollars per occurrence for Commercial General Liability and 5 million dollars for Cyber Security and Data Breach insurance. The contract is governed by State of Maryland terms, including a prohibition on restrictive markings on deliverables and a requirement to maintain records for three years following final payment. Payments are made via electronic funds transfer, and the final report is subject to formal review and written acceptance by the Contract Monitor.