Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Audit Services
ID: BPM055642
• State: Maryland
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Background
The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is issuing this solicitation for the provision of Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Audit Services. The goal is to ensure compliance with federal regulations aimed at eliminating sexual abuse in confinement facilities. This contract will cover audits for all sixteen DPSCS facilities, which must be conducted at least once during each three-year audit cycle as mandated by the PREA.
Work Details
The contractor will conduct PREA compliance audits at sixteen DPSCS facilities over a contract term from approximately April 6, 2026, to January 10, 2029. Each audit will include:
1. Pre-Audit Assessment (6 per facility in Year 1, 5 in Years 2 and 3)
2. On-Site Audit (6 per facility in Year 1, 5 in Years 2 and 3)
3. Audit Report (6 per facility in Year 1, 5 in Years 2 and 3)
4. Corrective Action Plan (6 per facility in Year 1, 5 in Years 2 and 3)
5. Lead Auditor Fees and Expenses (6 per facility in Year 1, 5 in Years 2 and 3)
Audits must adhere to PREA standards set forth in federal regulations and be completed by August 2028, with remaining time reserved for compliance with corrective action plans.
Period of Performance
The contract period is from April 6, 2026, to January 10, 2029.
Place of Performance
Audits will be conducted at various locations including Baltimore, Cumberland, Hagerstown, Jessup, Sykesville, and Westover in Maryland.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must be certified by the U.S. Department of Justice to conduct PREA audits and comply with specific staffing requirements including providing certified auditors who are not affiliated with DPSCS. The procurement has a small business preference designation: bids from small businesses may be accepted if they do not exceed the lowest bid from non-small businesses by more than specified percentages.
The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is issuing this solicitation for the provision of Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Audit Services. The goal is to ensure compliance with federal regulations aimed at eliminating sexual abuse in confinement facilities. This contract will cover audits for all sixteen DPSCS facilities, which must be conducted at least once during each three-year audit cycle as mandated by the PREA.
Work Details
The contractor will conduct PREA compliance audits at sixteen DPSCS facilities over a contract term from approximately April 6, 2026, to January 10, 2029. Each audit will include:
1. Pre-Audit Assessment (6 per facility in Year 1, 5 in Years 2 and 3)
2. On-Site Audit (6 per facility in Year 1, 5 in Years 2 and 3)
3. Audit Report (6 per facility in Year 1, 5 in Years 2 and 3)
4. Corrective Action Plan (6 per facility in Year 1, 5 in Years 2 and 3)
5. Lead Auditor Fees and Expenses (6 per facility in Year 1, 5 in Years 2 and 3)
Audits must adhere to PREA standards set forth in federal regulations and be completed by August 2028, with remaining time reserved for compliance with corrective action plans.
Period of Performance
The contract period is from April 6, 2026, to January 10, 2029.
Place of Performance
Audits will be conducted at various locations including Baltimore, Cumberland, Hagerstown, Jessup, Sykesville, and Westover in Maryland.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must be certified by the U.S. Department of Justice to conduct PREA audits and comply with specific staffing requirements including providing certified auditors who are not affiliated with DPSCS. The procurement has a small business preference designation: bids from small businesses may be accepted if they do not exceed the lowest bid from non-small businesses by more than specified percentages.
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Overview
Opportunity Type
Request for Quote
Opportunity ID
BPM055642
Response Deadline
March 25, 2026
Past Due
Date Posted
March 20, 2026
Source
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$500,000 - $1,500,000
(AI estimate)
Agency Distribution
High
On 3/20/26 Department of Public Safety and Correctional Svcs - Admin in Maryland issued Request for Quote Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Audit Services with ID BPM055642 due 3/25/26.
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Bids will only be accepted on EMMA.
Once completed, Attachment A – Price Form must be uploaded and submitted in eMMA. In addition, bidders must enter the Total Extended Price (a + b + c) directly into eMMA as a lump sum amount.
Failure to both (1) upload the completed Attachment A – Price Form and (2) enter the corresponding lump sum Total Extended Price in eMMA may result in the bid being deemed non-responsive by the Procurement Officer.
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