RFP for Facility Operator

Agency:	State Government of Mississippi
State:	Mississippi
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	561210 - Facilities Support Services
Posted Date:	Feb 10, 2026
Due Date:	Mar 25, 2026
Solicitation No:	1551-26-R-RFQF-00004
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Procurement Details

Smart Number	1551-26-R-RFQF-00004	Advertised Date	02/10/2026 3:30 PM
RFx #	3140004482	Submission Date	03/25/2026 2:00 PM
RFx Status	Open	Major Procurement Category	PERSONNEL SERVICES NON-IT
RFx Opening Date	03/25/2026 3:00 PM	Sub Procurement Category	PERSONNEL SERVICE - NON-TECHNOLOGY
RFx Type	RFQ - Formal
Agency	MS DEPT OF CORRECTIONS
RFx Description	Wilkinson County Industrial Development Authority & MDOC are seeking proposals for a Facility Operator for Wilkinson County Correctional Facility (WCCF)

Contact Information

Name	Crystal Henry	Email	CRYSTAL.HENRY@MDOC.STATE.MS.US
Phone		Fax

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STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

BURL CAIN

COMMISSIONER

Request for Proposals for Facility Operator for

Wilkinson County Correctional Facility

RFx No: 3140004482

Issue Date: February 10, 2026

Proposal Submission Deadline:

2:00 p.m. CST

March 25, 2026

Proposal Coordinator Contact Information:

Mississippi Department of Corrections

301 North Lamar Street

Jackson, Mississippi 39201

Contact Person: Crystal T. Henry, Ph.D.

procurement@mdoc.state.ms.us

(601) 359-5655

Table of Contents

Table of Contents .................................................................................................................... 2

SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS................................................................................................. 8

SECTION 3. PROCUREMENT ........................................................................................... 11

3.2

Deadline for Proposals ........................................................................................ 11

3.3

Proposal Timeline .............................................................................................. 11

3.4

Facility Tour (Optional)...................................................................................... 12

3.6

Addenda/Amendment to the RFP ....................................................................... 13

3.7

Acknowledgment of Amendments ..................................................................... 13

3.8

Expenses Incurred in the Procurement Process ................................................. 13

3.9

Right to Reject, Cancel and/or Reissue Another RFP ........................................ 14

3.10

Registration with Mississippi Secretary of State ................................................ 14

3.11

Expulsion or Debarment ..................................................................................... 14

3.12

Restrictions on Communications with the MDOC Staff .................................... 14

3.13

Disposition of Proposal ....................................................................................... 14

3.14

Modification or Withdrawal of a Proposal .......................................................... 15

3.15

Rejection of Proposals ......................................................................................... 15

3.16

Alternate Proposals.............................................................................................. 15

3.17

Corrections and Clarifications ............................................................................. 15

3.18

Registration with Mississippi’s Accountability System for Governmental

Information and Collaboration (MAGIC)............................................................................. 15

3.19

Certification of Independent Price Determination .............................................. 16

3.20

Proposal Opening................................................................................................ 16

3.21

Required Contract Terms and Conditions.......................................................... 16

3.22

Optional Terms and Conditions ......................................................................... 16

3.23

Disclosure of Principals, Parent Organizations, and Subsidiaries ...................... 16

3.24

Confidentiality .................................................................................................... 17

SECTION 4. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................. 18

4.1

Proposal Deadline ............................................................................................... 18

4.2

Term .................................................................................................................... 18

4.3

Manner of Submission ........................................................................................ 18

4.4

Content of Proposals ........................................................................................... 19

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4.5

Submission Format ............................................................................................. 19

4.6

Minimum Requirements ..................................................................................... 20

4.7

Cost Requirements .............................................................................................. 21

4.8

Contents of Technical Plan ................................................................................. 22

4.9

Contents of Management Plan ............................................................................ 25

4.10

Insurance Requirements...................................................................................... 27

4.11

References Requirement ..................................................................................... 27

4.12

Errors or Omissions ............................................................................................ 28

4.13

Proposal Compliance with RFP .......................................................................... 28

4.14

Public Copy of Complete Proposal/Mississippi Public Records Submission .... 28

SECTION 5. SCOPE OF SERVICES AND REQUIREMENTS........................................ 31

5.1

American Correctional Association Accreditation ............................................. 31

5.2

Investigations ...................................................................................................... 31

5.3

Death of an Inmate.............................................................................................. 31

5.4

Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)................................................................. 32

5.5

Safety and Emergency Procedures...................................................................... 32

5.6

Escapes................................................................................................................ 32

5.7

Recreation ........................................................................................................... 32

5.8

Inmate Legal Assistance ..................................................................................... 32

5.9

Transportation ..................................................................................................... 32

5.10

Mail ..................................................................................................................... 32

5.11

Facility Supplies.................................................................................................. 32

5.12

Inmate Work and Programs ................................................................................ 33

5.13

Classification....................................................................................................... 33

5.14

Public Information .............................................................................................. 33

5.15

Inspection of Services ......................................................................................... 33

5.16

Audits by Other Agencies................................................................................... 35

5.17

Occupancy and Maintenance of the Facility....................................................... 36

5.18

Staffing................................................................................................................ 36

5.19

Training............................................................................................................... 37

5.20 Background Check and Polygraph Examination ........................................................ 37

5.21

Critical Incident Response Plan .......................................................................... 37

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5.22 Drug Testing Program............................................................................................... 38

5.23

Monetary Offsets ................................................................................................ 38

5.24

Automatic Monetary Offsets............................................................................... 39

5.25

Corrective Action Plan Monetary Offsets........................................................... 39

5.26

Immediate Monetary Offsets ............................................................................. 39

5.27

Reports ............................................................................................................... 40

5.28

Intermediate Sanctions for Exigent Circumstances ............................................ 42

5.29 Management Per Diem Payment .............................................................................. 42

5.30

Video Surveillance System ................................................................................. 42

SECTION 6: EVALUATION AND AWARD..................................................................... 43

6.1

Right to Waive Minor Defects or Variations ...................................................... 43

6.2

Requests for Additional Information .................................................................. 43

6.3

Proposal Evaluation Process ............................................................................... 43

6.4

Contract Rights ................................................................................................... 47

6.5

Post Award Debriefing ........................................................................................ 48

6.6

Request for Reconsideration of the Intent to Award .......................................... 49

6.6.1 Procedure for Filing A Request for Reconsideration of the Intent to Award ..... 49

6.7

Entire Contract .................................................................................................... 51

APPENDIX A – Proposal Cover Sheet................................................................................. 52

APPENDIX B - DEBARMENT VERIFICATION FORM.................................................. 55

APPENDIX C - PROPERIETARY INFORMATON FORM .............................................. 56

APPENDIX D - COST PROPOSAL.................................................................................... 57

APPENDIX E - References................................................................................................... 59

APPENDIX F - CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES ............................................... 61

APPENDIX G – REQUIRED CLAUSES .............................................................................. 64

APPENDIX H - Attachment H: Optional Clauses for Use in Service Contracts Resulting

from This RFP....................................................................................................................... 68

APPENDIX I - STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE ............................................................ 75

APPENDIX J - SAMPLE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FACILITY

OPERATOR ......................................................................................................................... 76

APPENDIX K – WILKINSON COUNTY STAFFING PLAN ........................................... 89

APPENDIX L – REQUIRED REPORTING........................................................................ 92

EXHIBIT 1 - WILKINSON COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY FLOOR PLANS . 96

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