Description
The Vermont Department of Corrections seeks one or more qualified vendors to provide licensed Cognitive Behavioral Risk Reduction services to incarcerated individuals at the Northern State Correctional Facility (NSCF) who are assessed as moderate to high risk of reoffending. The contract is for an initial two‑year term with the possibility of up to three additional one‑year extensions, beginning December 2026. Vendors must deliver a state‑approved curriculum in a group format, conduct 10‑12 ninety‑minute sessions per week (≈40 hours), and comply with extensive training, documentation, and reporting requirements (PREA, ADA, FERPA, HIPAA, etc.). The work includes collaboration with state staff, participation in quarterly performance meetings, and adherence to strict data‑security protocols. No pre‑bid meeting or site visit is required; questions were due 10/30/2026, and proposals were due 11/2/2026.
• Service location: Northern State Correctional Facility, Newport, VT
• Scope: On‑site group‑based cognitive‑behavioral risk‑reduction interventions, curriculum delivery, assessment, and professional development
• Hours: ~40 hours/week, 48 weeks per year
• Required trainings: ADA, FERPA, PREA, HIPAA (within 90 days of start)
• Reporting: Daily documentation in FOCUS, quarterly performance meetings, audit compliance ≥90%
• Contract term: 2 years, renewable up to 3 additional 12‑month periods
• Estimated budget: $0 listed (estimated $0.5‑$1.5 M per year based on comparable correctional mental‑health contracts)