Texas DIR/ESBD #644-26-042426

Sole Source Accreditation Services for Evins State Juvenile Correctional Facility

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) is seeking proprietary accreditation services for the Evins State Juvenile Correctional Facility. - Government Buyer: - Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD), Procurement Office - OEM and Vendor: - American Correctional Association (ACA) is the sole source and only nationally recognized accrediting body for juvenile correctional facilities in the U.S. - Products/Services Requested: - Accreditation services for the Evins State Juvenile Correctional Facility - Includes audit assessments and final accreditation decisions - Services must be performed by ACA auditors and the Commission on Accreditation for Corrections - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement due to ACA's unique national accreditation process - Only goods and services conforming exactly to ACA's specifications will be considered - Interested vendors must demonstrate equivalency in writing to be considered - Estimated Contract Value: - $33,000 per year, not to exceed $165,000 over four years - Place of Performance: - Evins State Juvenile Correctional Facility

Description

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) intends to purchase accreditation services from the American Correctional Association (ACA), the sole national accreditation source for adult and juvenile correctional agencies and facilities. The ACA audit assessment and accreditation decision are uniquely provided by ACA auditors and the Commission on Accreditation for Corrections. The procurement is valued at $165,000 and is necessary for evaluating compliance with nationally recognized juvenile correctional standards. Interested vendors who believe they can provide equivalent services must contact the Procurement Officer by the response deadline.

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