When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 6, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 19, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $200,000.

It was issued by Governor's Office Of Crime Prevention And Policy. The work is located in Crownsville, Maryland, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Criminal justice, corrections, or public-sector management consulting firm. Experience analyzing prison operations, violence, staffing, safety, and rehabilitation programs. Capability to conduct quantitative research, policy comparisons, interviews, focus groups, and surveys. Demonstrated ability to deliver data-driven recommendations for government agencies.

Prison System Analysis Service (Due November 6, 2026)

Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Crownsville, Maryland, United StatesPosted: October 1, 2026Deadline: November 6, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority seeks a vendor to analyze prison operations, violence, safety, rehabilitation, and related data. The engagement will produce evidence-based recommendations to improve safety and reduce deaths over a one-year contract period.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

BUDGET

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$200,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Pre-Proposal Conference: October 9th, 2026

Questions Due Date: October 19th, 2026

Proposal Due Date: November 6th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 19, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Governor's Office Of Crime Prevention And Policy

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority seeks a qualified vendor to conduct an objective, data-driven analysis of its adult prison system. The study will examine current workflows, institutional policies, staffing patterns, safety protocols, daily operations, violence levels, healthcare delivery, inmate populations, incident reports, and program participation, with the goal of improving safety and reducing deaths among incarcerated individuals and correctional staff.

The selected contractor will consult with the Executive Director on research strategy, review comparable policies from other states, assess relevant historical and publicly available data, and conduct interviews, focus groups, or surveys with facility leadership, correctional staff, stakeholders, and community partners. The contractor will also summarize best practices related to prison violence and rehabilitation and provide actionable implementation recommendations. The contract period will be one year.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 6, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 19, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $200,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Governor's Office Of Crime Prevention And Policy. The work is located in Crownsville, Maryland, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Criminal justice, corrections, or public-sector management consulting firm
Experience analyzing prison operations, violence, staffing, safety, and rehabilitation programs
Capability to conduct quantitative research, policy comparisons, interviews, focus groups, and surveys
Demonstrated ability to deliver data-driven recommendations for government agencies

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