Georgia Procurement Registry #PE-46700-SS-2026-000000034

Next Generation Assessment ReValidation

The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) awarded a sole-source contract to Applied Research Services Inc. (ARS) for rebuilding and maintaining a simulation model to support annual inmate population forecasts, including total population and subpopulations, to aid operational planning and capital investment. The contract includes annual monitoring, data refreshment, mid-year corrections, forecast data provision, and report drafting. ARS is uniquely qualified due to exclusive access to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's database containing Georgia Criminal Information Center tables. The total contract value is $95,000, with payments made in four equal installments. The period of performance spans from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, and the contract is intended as a multi-year agreement.

Description

Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) shall collaborate with Applied Research Services, Inc. (ARS) to rebuild a simulation model to support annual population forecasts. The projections will include total population and required inmate subpopulations to support operational planning and capital investment. Maintenance and support include annual monitoring and refreshment of forecast data for the fiscal year forecast, allowing GDC to measure impacts concerning admissions, sub-population types, and length of stay in real time. ARS will monitor monthly forecasts, identify deviations, make mid-year corrections, provide forecast data for review, and draft a report summarizing findings. The contract period is from 04/01/2026 to 03/31/2027 with a total cost of $95,000.

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